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approximative

/əˈprɒk.sɪ.mə.tɪv/

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsolete/əˈprɒk.sɪ.mə.tɪv/

An adjective used to describe something that is approximate or nearly accurate, but not exact. It is rarely used in modern English, with 'approximate' being the preferred term.

  • 🇷🇺Прилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то приблизительного или почти точного, но не точного. Редко используется в современном английском, предпочтительным термином является 'approximate'.
  1. Not quite exact or correct C1 formal

    Approximate; close to but not exactly accurate or precise.

    • The scientist gave an approximative calculation of the distance.
    • His description was only approximative, lacking specific details.
    • We have an approximative idea of the cost, but not the final figure.

    🇷🇺Приблизительный

    Synonyms: approximatecoarseimpreciseinexactlooserough

    Antonyms: accurateexactprecise

  • more approximative comparative form
  • most approximative superlative form