Approximative (Adjective)
Meaning
Not quite exact or correct; "the approximate time was 10 o'clock"; "a rough guess"; "a ballpark estimate".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The architect's approximative sketch of the building's design was enough to give the client an idea of what to expect.
- The scientist's approximative calculations suggested that the experiment would take several weeks to complete.
- The tourist's approximative grasp of the local language was sufficient to get by, but not to hold in-depth conversations.
- The approximative nature of the data made it difficult to draw any definitive conclusions.
- The student's approximative answer to the math problem was close enough to be considered correct.