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inaccurate

/ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ət/
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Adverb:inaccurately
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• adjective

1

Not exact, correct, or true; containing errors or failing to conform to fact or standard.

Example

"The historian pointed out several inaccurate dates in the documentary's timeline."

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• Rhymes for inaccurate

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inaccessible
inaccessibly
inaccuracy
inaccurate
inaccurately
inaccurateness
inaction

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 17th century by adding the privative prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') to 'accurate', which derives from the Latin 'accuratus' ('done with care'), from 'ad-' ('to') and 'curare' ('to take care of').

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