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imprecisely-detailed

|im-pre-cise-ly-de-tailed|

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/ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪsli ˈdiːteɪld/

lacking precision

Etymology
Etymology Information

'imprecisely-detailed' originates from the combination of 'imprecise' and 'detailed', where 'imprecise' comes from Latin 'im-' meaning 'not' and 'precisus' meaning 'cut off, brief'.

Historical Evolution

'imprecise' changed from the Latin word 'imprecisus' and eventually became the modern English word 'imprecise'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'imprecise' meant 'not cut off or brief', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking exactness'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking in precision or exactness in detail.

The report was imprecisely-detailed, leaving many questions unanswered.

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Last updated: 2025/05/22 11:35