inexactly
|in/ex/act/ly|
B2
/ˌɪnɪɡˈzæktli/
(inexact)
not precise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inexactly' originates from the Latin word 'exactus,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'agere' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'exactus' transformed into the French word 'exact,' and eventually became the modern English word 'exact' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'driven out or completed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not precise or accurate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not precise or accurate.
The measurements were taken inexactly, leading to errors.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 06:51