Definition

In a way that is not correct or precise; done wrongly or without accuracy.

Example

The report was filled out inaccurately, leading to several mistakes.

Conversation

I think the report we got was done inaccurately.

Really? What makes you say that?

The numbers don’t add up, and the conclusions seem off.

That’s a good point; we should double-check everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inaccurately → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "accurate" (from Latin "accuratus", meaning careful or exact) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "inaccurately" means in a manner that is not careful or exact.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being added to 'careful' ('accurate') to remember that 'inaccurately' means doing something in a way that is not careful or exact.

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