approximative

adjective

Definition of approximativenext
as in approximate
not precisely correct until we receive more information, the sales figures are only approximative

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  1. approximate
  2. inaccurate
Adjective
  • An approximate number that management reviews every quarter is considerably more useful than a very real cost that nobody measures.
    — George Wells, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • To predict the properties of larger molecules and materials, researchers have developed methods that can find approximate wave functions.
    — Sophya Garashchuk, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of approximate
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  • Markings depicted on an image of a Kalinga warrior from an indigenous group in the Philippines were inaccurate and none of the artists involved in creating the mural identified as Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • These limitations could easily produce an analysis that is misleading or inaccurate.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of inaccurate
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“Approximative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximative. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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