inexact

[ in-ig-zakt ]

adjective

1. not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.

inexact

/ ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt /

adjective

1. not exact or accurate

Derived Forms

• ˌinexˈactiˌtude, noun
• ˌinexˈactly, adverb

Other Words From

• inex·actly adverb
• inex·actness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inexact¹

First recorded in 1820–30; in- ³ + exact

Example Sentences

Looking at the breadth of Donald Trump’s victory, then, it would be foolish to go too far down any particular rabbit hole of wrong tactical decision made here, inexact position on this issue there.

From Slate

No matter the drug, microdosing is an inexact art.

From Los Angeles Times

Polling is inexact and the margins involved are currently quite narrow, but most forecasting models are leaning toward Kamala Harris winning the presidency and Democrats retaking the House of Representatives.

From Slate

In other words, the Chargers probably couldn’t go wrong with any of them, which isn’t often the case in an exercise as fickle and inexact as the NFL draft.

From Los Angeles Times

Once in a while, I feel so sad that I’ll never understand a piece of translated writing the way it’s really meant to be understood, because even the most exquisite translations are, by definition, inexact.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• imprecise