imprecisely-given
|im-pre-cise-ly-giv-en|
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/ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪsli ˈɡɪvən/
vaguely provided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imprecisely-given' originates from the combination of 'imprecisely' and 'given', where 'imprecisely' means 'not precise' and 'given' means 'provided'.
Historical Evolution
'Imprecisely' comes from the Latin word 'imprecisus', and 'given' is derived from the Old English 'giefan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'imprecisely' meant 'not exact', and 'given' meant 'provided'. Together, they describe something provided in a vague manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
described or provided in a vague or unclear manner.
The instructions were imprecisely-given, leading to confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 21:59