inaccurately-held
|in-ac-cu-rate-ly-held|
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/ɪnˈækjərətli hɛld/
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/ɪnˈækjʊrətli hɛld/
(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 correct.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is held or believed in a manner that is not accurate or correct.
The theory was inaccurately-held by many scholars.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 14:28