imprecisely-calculated
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/ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪsli ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd/
inaccurately computed
Etymology
'imprecisely-calculated' originates from the combination of 'imprecisely' and 'calculated'. 'Imprecisely' comes from Latin 'im-' meaning 'not' and 'precisus' meaning 'cut off, brief'. 'Calculated' comes from Latin 'calculatus', past participle of 'calculare', meaning 'to reckon'.
'Imprecisely' evolved from the Latin 'imprecisus', while 'calculated' evolved from the Latin 'calculatus'.
Initially, 'imprecisely' meant 'not precise', and 'calculated' meant 'reckoned or computed'. Together, they describe something computed without precision.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
calculated in a way that lacks precision or accuracy.
The budget was imprecisely-calculated, leading to unexpected expenses.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 01:55