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imprecise

/ɪmpɹɪˈsaɪs/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Lacking precision; not clear or definite.


Antonyms

precise
Variants
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imprecise , imprecisely , impreciseness , imprecisenesses , imprecision , imprecisions
Etymology
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From Old French imprecis, from in- 'not' + precis 'exact'.


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  1. The word imprecise comes from the Latin word 'precisus', which means 'exact' or 'accurate'.

  2. Imprecise language is often used in poetry to create a sense of mystery or ambiguity.

  3. In mathematics, an imprecise measurement is one that is measured to within a certain tolerance or range, rather than an exact value.


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  1. Ambiguous: Related concept that refers to something that has more than one possible meaning or interpretation.

  2. Vague: Related concept that refers to something that is not clearly expressed or defined.


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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"

  1. visualize

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  2. associate

    - Associate the word imprecise with words like ambiguous, vague, unclear, and undefined.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'I'm Precise When I Need To Be' to help remember that imprecise means lacking precision.


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