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Antonyms for imprecise

Grammar : Adj
Spell : im-pruh-sahys
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪm prəˈsaɪs


Definition of imprecise

Origin :
  • 1805, from assimilated form of in- (1) "not, opposite of" + precise. Related: Imprecisely.
  • As in inaccurate : adj erroneous
  • As in incorrect : adj wrong
  • As in indefinite : adj ambiguous, vague
  • As in indeterminate : adj uncertain, vague
  • As in approximate : adj inexact
  • As in lax : adj slack, remiss
  • As in loose : adj indefinite, vague
  • As in nebulous : adj confused, obscure
  • As in rough : adj approximate
  • As in rude : adj sudden; approximate
  • As in uncritical : adj casual, unfussy
  • As in untrue : adj dishonest
  • As in vague : adj not definite or clear
  • As in inexact : adj inaccurate
  • As in ungrammatical : adj not using the correct rules of grammar
  • As in unclear : adj not clear
  • As in truthless : adj not true
  • As in faulty : adj not working; incorrect
  • As in general : adj inexact, approximate
  • As in impalpable : adj intangible, unsubstantial
Example sentences :
  • One single fact may make a law appear, where a multitude of imprecise and vague observations would only produce confusion.
  • Extract from : « The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life » by Emile Durkheim
  • Language is ambiguous, imprecise, and not neutral in respect to the phenomena observed and accounted for.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

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