Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inexact

Adjective

/ɪn.ɪˈzɛkt/

Definition

Not precise or accurate; lacking in exactness.

Examples

The engineer provided an inexact measurement, which led to issues in the final construction.
Her inexact recall of the events made it difficult to piece together what had happened.

Meaning

The term ‘inexact’ refers to something that is not completely accurate, detailed, or reliable. It implies a degree of approximation or vagueness in description or measurement.