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inaccurate

/ɪnˈækjərət/
English Definition
adj. not correct
中文释义
不准确的,错误的
Example Sentence

The weather forecast proved inaccurate, as the predicted sunny day turned into a heavy downpour.

天气预报被证明不准确,预测的晴天变成了倾盆大雨。

Synonyms
Antonyms
accurate correct
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+accurate(accurate).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “inaccurate”?

  1. A Very silly or unreasonable
  2. B Having a serious, important, or useful quality or purpose
  3. C Deserving blame or criticism
  4. D Not correct
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D — Not correct. “inaccurate” means not correct.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “not correct”?

  1. A blameworthy
  2. B meaningful
  3. C ridiculous
  4. D inaccurate
Show answer

D — inaccurate. “inaccurate” means not correct.

Common questions about “inaccurate”

What does “inaccurate” mean?

inaccurate — not correct. In Chinese: 不准确的,错误的.

How do you pronounce “inaccurate”?

inaccurate is pronounced /ɪnˈækjərət/.

How is “inaccurate” used in a sentence?

The weather forecast proved inaccurate, as the predicted sunny day turned into a heavy downpour. (天气预报被证明不准确,预测的晴天变成了倾盆大雨。)

What are synonyms for “inaccurate”?

incorrect, wrong, erroneous — all close in meaning to inaccurate (not correct).

What is the opposite of “inaccurate”?

accurate, correct — each the opposite of inaccurate (not correct).

Is “inaccurate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. inaccurate is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “inaccurate”?

in(not)+accurate(accurate).

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