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/
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 baker says the cake weighs approximately two kilograms as she sets it on the scale.
Measured approximately, worked with a teammate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + proxim- (near) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix) = approximately
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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