inaccurately-formed
|in-ac-cu-rate-ly-formed|
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/ɪnˈækjərətli fɔrmd/
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/ɪnˈækjʊrətli fɔːmd/
(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 precise or correct.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not formed correctly or precisely.
The sculpture was inaccurately-formed, leading to its rejection from the exhibition.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 20:48