inaccuracy

/ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/

UK: /ɪnˈakjəɹəsi/

ꞮNÆK · jɚ · ə · si (4 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.

Etymology

Morphologically in- + accuracy.

Example Sentences

"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."

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