inexact

inexact

adjective

Definition of INEXACT

1

not precisely correct <a thousand is an inexact figure for the number of islands in the St. Lawrence River>

Synonyms approximate, approximative, ballpark, imprecise, inaccurate, loose, squishy

Related Words erroneous, false, incorrect, off, wrong; general, indefinable, indefinite, indeterminate, indistinct, mushy, undefined, undetermined, unsettled, vague; faulty, flawed, mistaken; specious; distorted, fallacious, misleading; doubtful, dubious, questionable, uncertain; inconclusive, indecisive; debatable, disputable; invalidated, unconfirmed, unsubstantiated, unsupported

Near Antonyms certain, incontestable, indubitable, positive, sure, undeniable, unquestionable; correct, errorless, factual, right, sound, true, valid; clear-cut, decisive, definable, defined, definite; incontrovertible, indisputable, irrefutable; absolute, unqualified; confirmed, corroborated, determined, established, substantiated, supported, validated

Antonyms accurate, dead, dead-on, exact, precise, ultraprecise, veracious

2

not being in agreement with what is true <an inexact and misleading statement regarding the number of combat casualties>

Synonyms erroneous, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, invalid, off, unsound, untrue, untruthful, wrong

Related Words counterfactual; specious, spurious; deceptive, delusive, delusory, distorted, fallacious, fictitious, illusory, misleading; amiss, askew, awry; deceitful, dishonest, fraudulent, lying, mendacious; unconfirmed, unproven, untested; fabricated, invented, made-up, trumped-up

Near Antonyms confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, tested; faultless, flawless, impeccable, letter-perfect, perfect

Antonyms accurate, correct, errorless, exact, factual, precise, proper, right, sound, true, valid, veracious