imprecise
/ɪmpɹɪˈsaɪs/
Meanings
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Adjective
Lacking precision; not clear or definite.
Antonyms
precise
Variants
List of all variants of imprecise that leads to same resultimprecise , imprecisely , impreciseness , imprecisenesses , imprecision , imprecisions
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French imprecis, from in- 'not' + precis 'exact'.
Trivia
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The word imprecise comes from the Latin word 'precisus', which means 'exact' or 'accurate'.
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Imprecise language is often used in poetry to create a sense of mystery or ambiguity.
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In mathematics, an imprecise measurement is one that is measured to within a certain tolerance or range, rather than an exact value.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Ambiguous: Related concept that refers to something that has more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
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Vague: Related concept that refers to something that is not clearly expressed or defined.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Imprecise is a common English language adjective used to describe something that is not clear or definite. It can be used to describe a wide range of things, from vague ideas and emotions to inexact measurements and imprecise language.
How to Memorize "imprecise"
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visualize
- Visualize a foggy mirror or a blurry photograph to help remember the meaning of imprecise.
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associate
- Associate the word imprecise with words like ambiguous, vague, unclear, and undefined.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'I'm Precise When I Need To Be' to help remember that imprecise means lacking precision.
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