"inexactly" meaning in English

See inexactly in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more inexactly [comparative], most inexactly [superlative]
Etymology: From inexact + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|inexact|ly}} inexact + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} inexactly (comparative more inexactly, superlative most inexactly)
  1. In a manner not exact or precise; inaccurately.
    Sense id: en-inexactly-en-adv-rKrIL85R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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