inaccurately-computed
|in-ac-cu-rate-ly-com-put-ed|
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/ɪnˈækjərətli kəmˈpjuːtɪd/
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/ɪnˈækjʊrətli kəmˈpjuːtɪd/
(inaccurate)
not accurate
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 precise.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
calculated or processed with errors or mistakes.
The results were inaccurately-computed, leading to incorrect conclusions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 18:20