inaccurate — not correct or exact; containing errors or mistakes
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not correct or exact; containing errors or mistakes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈækjərət/
Example Sentences
- My GPS gave me inaccurate directions and I ended up at a McDonald's instead of a hospital.
- The inaccurate subtitles made the romantic movie seem like a cooking show.
- The newspaper published an inaccurate story about the celebrity's marriage.
inaccurate
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈækjərət/]
not correct or exact; containing errors or mistakes
not correct or exact; containing errors or mistakes
Elaborate work must be accurate, not inaccurate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'accuratus' (precise, careful) combined with the prefix 'in-' (not). The Latin root comes from 'ad-' (to) and 'cura' (care).
Breakdown
in- (not) + accurate (precise, exact) = inaccurate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My GPS gave me inaccurate directions and I ended up at a McDonald's instead of a hospital.”
“The inaccurate subtitles made the romantic movie seem like a cooking show.”
“The newspaper published an inaccurate story about the celebrity's marriage.”
“His inaccurate memory of the event caused confusion during the investigation.”
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