inaccuracies

noun

(uncountable) The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.

(countable) A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.

(uncountable) Incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision.

(chess) A move that is considered suboptimal, but not as bad as a mistake or blunder.

Roots

inin- · Latin · not cura-cur · Latin · care

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Where does inaccuracies come from?

The word inaccuracies breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: in-, from Latin in (“not”); and -cur, from Latin cura (“care”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.