Definition

In a way that is not accurate or precise; done without exactness.

Example

The measurements were taken inexactly, leading to errors in the final results.

Conversation

Did you notice how he answered the question inexactly?

Yeah, it was kind of vague and unclear.

I wonder if he meant to be inexactly or just got nervous.

Could be! Sometimes people just stumble over their words.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inexactly → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "exact" (from Latin "exactus", meaning precise or accurate) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "inexactly" means in a manner that is not precise or accurate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being added to 'precise' ('exact') — that's why inexactly means not precise.

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