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Definition of imprecise

imprecise

/ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/
im · pre · cise
Adverb:imprecisely
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imprecise Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Lacking exactness and accuracy of expression, detail, or measurement.

Example

"The witness gave an imprecise description of the vehicle, making it difficult for the police to locate it."

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• Rhymes for imprecise

• Nearby Words

impracticality
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impracticalness
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imprecision
impregnability

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the assimilative negative prefix 'im-' (from Latin 'in-', meaning 'not') and 'precise', which derives via Old French from the Latin 'praecisus', meaning 'cut off short' or 'abbreviated'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Imprecise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/imprecise
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