inaccuracy

Word parts

in- + accuracy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈakjʊrəsi/ or /ɪnˈakjərəsi/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: in‧ac‧cu‧ra‧cy

Noun

Singular inaccuracy

Plural inaccuracies

1. (uncountable) Inaccuracy is a lack of accuracy; it is the state of being inaccurate.
   • Synonyms: imprecision and incorrectness
   • Antonym: accuracy
2. (countable) An inaccuracy is a piece of writing or a fact that is not accurate or is not true.
   • Synonyms: error, mistake and fault
   • Antonym: accuracy

Related words

• inaccurate
• inaccurateness
• inaccurately