inexact

/ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌi-nig-ˈzakt/ (ame, mw)

inexact — adjective

  • inexactpositive
  • more inexactcomparative
  • most inexactsuperlative

1. describing facts, figures, or details that are not completely correct or that la

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing facts, figures, or details that are not completely correct or that lack the precision needed for full reliability.

例句

Theo used inexact measurements when he built the bookshelf, so it tilted to one side.

attributive: inexact + measurement / figure / estimate

Population figures from a hundred years ago are often inexact because record-keeping was poor.

predicative: be + inexact + because-clause giving reason

同義詞
  • imprecise

    more neutral and slightly more common than inexact in everyday speech

  • inaccurate

    stronger — suggests an error or wrong result, not just a lack of detail

  • approximate

    positive or neutral — used when closeness is expected and accepted

  • vague

    focuses on lack of clarity or detail rather than numerical precision

反義詞
  • exact

    the direct opposite; completely correct and detailed

  • precise

    very specific and accurate, often about measurements or details

  • accurate

    correct in every detail; no errors

文法句型

inexact + noun

be + inexact

用法筆記

Commonly paired with nouns related to data and information: measurements, figures, estimates, descriptions, results, translations, or methods.

常見錯誤

❌The answer on the test was inexact.' (when the answer was simply wrong).
✅The answer on the test was incorrect.
💡Inexact suggests borderline precision or missing detail, not a clear error.