Antonyms for exact

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : ig-zakt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˈzækt

Definition of exact

Origin : "precise, rigorous, accurate," 1530s, from Latin exactus "precise, accurate, exact," past participle of exigere "demand, require," literally "to drive or force out," also "demand, finish, measure," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + agere "drive, lead, act" (see act).

adj accurate, precise
adj careful, painstaking
verb demand, call for

Example sentences :

So certain was he as to the exact locality, that he offered to conduct a party to the place.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

She was in countenance the exact counterpart of the general.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

The first relates to the exact period of his residence at Leyden University.
Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson

As a matter of exact reasoning, that is quite within the measure of possibility.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

“Be exact in what you say,” Ossipon lectured in the swift motion of the hansom.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

Could he not now exact by threats the favors which she had not been willing to grant him for love?
Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler

You show me the exact spot, and I'll give you sixpence for smoke.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

My godfather Rgis seemed to be the exact counterpart of M. Meydieu.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

The most obvious is to hit him smartly and with precision on the exact tip of the nose.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

I can only repeat that nobody has ever known the exact figures.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for exact

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