Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Inaccuracy

//ɪnˈakjʊɹəsi// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy. uncountable
  2. 2
    the quality of being inaccurate and having errors wordnet
  3. 3
    A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false. countable

    "This book has a few factual inaccuracies, but only because of the limits of contemporary knowledge. For instance, at the time of writing, Ribbon Falls was thought to be the highest waterfall in the world; today we know that Angel Falls in Venezuela has this distinction."

  4. 4
    Incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision. uncountable
  5. 5
    A move that is considered suboptimal, but not as bad as a mistake or blunder. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Morphologically in- + accuracy.

See also for "inaccuracy"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: inaccuracy