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Definition of inexact

inexact

/ˌɪn.ɪɡˈzækt/
in · ex · act
Adverb:inexactly
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• adjective

1

Not completely accurate, precise, or correct; approximate or lacking strict rigor.

Example

"Weather forecasting remains a somewhat inexact science despite major advances in satellite technology."

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• Rhymes for inexact

• Nearby Words

inevitability
inevitable
inevitably
inexact
inexactly
inexactness
inexcusable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the prefix in- ('not') and exact, or borrowed from French inexact, ultimately from Latin exigere ('to drive out, demand, or measure precisely').

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