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- [im-pruh-sahys]
- /ˌɪm prəˈsaɪs/
- /ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pruh-sahys]
- /ˌɪm prəˈsaɪs/
Definitions of imprecise word
- adjective imprecise not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined. 1
- noun imprecise Lacking exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. 1
- adjective imprecise not exact 1
- adjective imprecise Something that is imprecise is not clear, accurate, or precise. 0
- adjective imprecise not precise; inexact or inaccurate 0
- adjective imprecise not precise, exact, or definite; vague 0
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Origin of imprecise
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; im-2 + precise
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Parts of speech for Imprecise
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preposition
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imprecise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
imprecise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imprecise
adj imprecise
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- unscientific — not scientific; not employed in science: an unscientific measuring device.
adjective imprecise
- woolly — consisting of wool: a woolly fleece.
- wooly — consisting of wool: a woolly fleece.
- unfocused — not brought into focus; lacking proper focus: an unfocused camera.
- approximate — An approximate number, time, or position is close to the correct number, time, or position, but is not exact.
- estimated — Simple past tense and past participle of estimate.
Antonyms for imprecise
adj imprecise
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- far — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- accurate — careful and exact
adjective imprecise
- exact — Not approximated in any way; precise.
- enough — As much or as many as required.
- exceptional — Unusual; not typical.
- extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
- even — Flat and smooth.
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