imprecision

Meanings

• Noun

  Lack of precision; not exact or definite.

  - "The map did not provide sufficient imprecision, making it difficult to navigate."
  - "The scientist's imprecise measurements led to incorrect conclusions."
  - "The artist's use of imprecision in her paintings added an element of mystery."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imprecision
precision , action , fiction , vision

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Variants

List of all variants of imprecision that leads to same result
imprecise , imprecisely , impreciseness , imprecisenesses , imprecision , imprecisions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'imprecisus,' meaning 'not measured or determined'.

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Trivia

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1. Imprecision is a common theme in surrealist art.

2. The term 'imprecision' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. Imprecision can be used as a rhetorical device to persuade or manipulate audience perception.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vagueness: Related concept, as both imprecision and vagueness refer to a lack of clarity or precision.

2. Ambiguity: Related concept, as imprecision can create ambiguity in meaning or interpretation.

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Culture

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Imprecision has been used in various forms of art and literature to add ambiguity, mystery, or complexity. In literature, imprecision can be used to leave room for interpretation or to create suspense. In visual arts, imprecision can be used to convey emotion or to challenge the viewer's perception.

How to Memorize "imprecision"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with precision on one end and imprecision on the other. Precision is exact and measured, while imprecision is undefined and vague.

2. associate
   

   - Associate imprecision with ambiguity or uncertainty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'IMPRECISE' to remember the meaning: 'I' for 'Im', 'M' for 'Measure', 'P' for 'Precise', 'R' for 'Results', 'E' for 'Exact', 'C' for 'Conclusions', and 'I' for 'Interpretation'.

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