approximately — used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈprɑːksɪmətli/
Korean meaning: 대략, 약, 거의 (정확하지는 않지만 거의 맞는)
Korean pronunciation: 어**프록**시멋리
Example Sentences
- My diet lasted approximately 3 hours before I saw the chocolate cake.
- The project will take approximately 6 months to complete.
- There were approximately zero people who believed his excuse for being late.
approximately
ADVERB//əˈprɑːksɪmətli//
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly
The worker measures approximately six feet of wooden beam
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Origin
From Latin 'approximatus,' the past participle of 'approximare,' meaning 'to draw near to.' The word combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'proximus' (near), ultimately deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots.
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“My diet lasted approximately 3 hours before I saw the chocolate cake.”
“The project will take approximately 6 months to complete.”
“There were approximately zero people who believed his excuse for being late.”
“The building is approximately 50 meters tall.”
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