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inexact
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in·ex·act  (ng-zkt)
adj.
1. Not strictly accurate or precise; not exact: an inexact quotation; an inexact description of what had taken place.
2. Not rigorous or meticulous: an inexact mind; an inexact method.

inex·actly adv.
inex·actness n.

inexact
Adjective
not exact or accurate
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.inexact - not exact
inaccurate - not exact; "an inaccurate translation"; "the thermometer is inaccurate"
imprecise - not precise; "imprecise astronomical observations"; "the terms he used were imprecise and emotional"
exact - marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact; "an exact mind"; "an exact copy"; "hit the exact center of the target"
Translations
Spanish inexact [ɪnɪgˈzaekt] adjinexacto
French inexact [ɪnɪgˈzækt] adjinexact(e)
German inexact [ɪnɪgˈzækt] adjungenau
Italian inexact [ɪnɪgˈzækt] adjinesatto/a

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However, these small inexactitudes do not detract from the strong historical narrative and the rich panorama of persons that give shape and power to Sisters in Arms.
 
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