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inaccurately-revised

|in-ac-cu-rate-ly-re-vised|

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/ɪnˈækjərətli rɪˈvaɪzd/

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/ɪnˈækjʊrətli rɪˈvaɪzd/

(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.' 'Revised' comes from Latin 'revisere,' meaning 'to look at again.'

Historical Evolution

'inaccuratus' transformed into the French word 'inaccurate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inaccurate.' 'Revisere' transformed into the French word 'reviser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'revise.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'inaccurate' meant 'not done with care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not correct.' 'Revised' initially meant 'to look at again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes something that has been revised or altered in a manner that is not accurate or correct.

The report was inaccurately-revised, leading to several misunderstandings.

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Last updated: 2025/05/01 08:18