Inexact (adjective)

1. Not accurate or not precise.
2. Not exact or not precise.

Origin:

This word is formed by the combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and the word "exact" meaning "accurate" or "precise".

Examples:

1. The measurement was inexact, and required additional measurements to be taken.
2. The estimate was inexact, and the actual cost was higher.
3. The description of the event was inexact and unclear.
4. His memory of the incident was inexact, as he couldn't recall all the details.
5. The translation was inexact and did not convey the original meaning.