Inexact

/ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

not precise or accurate

His inexact measurements led to a flawed construction.

lacking clarity or detail

The inexact description made it difficult to identify the suspect.

imprecise or vague in terms of expression or meaning

The inexact terms in the agreement caused confusion among the parties involved.

Derived from 'in-' meaning not, and 'exact' meaning precise.

inexact science

A field of study that lacks precise methods or results.

inexact usage

Application of terms or phrases that are not precise.

exact

Conforming to fact; accurate.

precision

The quality of being precise or exact.