Inaccurate definition

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Mistaken or incorrect; not accurate.
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The definition of inaccurate is something incorrect or wrong.

An example of inaccurate is the belief that the earth is flat.

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Not accurate; not correct; not exact; in error.
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Origin of inaccurate

  • In- equivalent of un- + accurate.

    From Wiktionary

Inaccurate Sentence Examples

  • If this is inaccurate or incomplete, the Government cannot blame the newspapers.

  • His book is, however, inaccurate and grossly partial.

  • It is often inaccurate, and it abounds in farfetched conceits and odd and pedantic features.

  • This result, though widely inaccurate, came much nearer to the truth than any previously obtained; and it instructively illustrated the feasibility of concerted astronomical operations at distant parts of the earth.

  • The address of the clergy, inspired by the great prelates, sought to make inaccurate lamentations over the progress of impiety a means of safeguarding their enormous spiritual and temporal powers, their privileges and exemptions, and their vast wealth.

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