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/ɪnˈækjərətli pɔrˈtreɪd/
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/ɪnˈækjʊrətli pɔːˈtreɪd/
(inaccurate)
not accurate
Etymology
'inaccurate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inaccuratus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'accuratus' meant 'done with care.' 'Portray' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'portraire,' meaning 'to depict.'
'inaccuratus' transformed into the English word 'inaccurate,' and 'portraire' became 'portray' in modern English.
Initially, 'inaccurate' meant 'not done with care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not correct or true.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
described or depicted in a way that is not accurate or true to reality.
The character in the movie was inaccurately-portrayed, not reflecting the real person.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 01:59