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inaccurately-calculated

|in-ac-cu-rate-ly-cal-cu-lat-ed|

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/ɪnˈækjərətli ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪd/

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/ɪnˈækjʊrətli ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd/

(inaccurate)

not accurate

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounNounVerbVerbAdverb
inaccuratemore inaccuratemost inaccuratepresentationreturnpresentportrayinaccurately
Etymology
Etymology Information

'inaccurate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inaccuratus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'accuratus' meant 'done with care.'

Historical Evolution

'inaccuratus' transformed into the French word 'inaccuré,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inaccurate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not done with care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not accurate or correct.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

calculated in a way that is not accurate or correct.

The results were inaccurately-calculated, leading to a significant error in the report.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 02:09