How Do You Spell APPROXIMATE?

Pronunciation: [ɐpɹˈɒksɪmət] (IPA)

The word "approximate" is spelled as /əˈprɒksɪmət/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It consists of six letters and four syllables. The "ap-" in the beginning is pronounced as /əp/, followed by a schwa sound /ə/. The "-prox-" part is pronounced as /prɒks/, and the "-imate" is pronounced as /ɪmət/. The word means close to the exact or precise value, but not identical. Overall, the spelling of "approximate" reflects its meaning and pronunciation accurately.

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APPROXIMATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Approximate is an adjective that means close to, but not exactly equal to, a specific value, quantity, or quality. It refers to an estimation or a rough calculation that is not precise or accurate. When something is described as approximate, it suggests that it is an approximation or an educated guess rather than an exact measurement or value.

    This term is commonly used in mathematics, statistics, and scientific fields to denote an estimation or a value that is near to the actual value but not exactly identical. It acknowledges that there might be a margin of error involved in the measurement or calculation, and that the given value or information should be interpreted as an approximation rather than an absolute truth.

    In everyday language, approximate can also refer to something that is similar or resembling, but not identical to, something else. For example, if someone says that a painting is an approximate copy of a famous artwork, it means that it bears similarities to the original but is not an exact replica.

    In summary, approximate means something that is close in value, quantity, or quality to a specific reference point or standard, yet not precisely equal to it. It suggests an estimation or approximation that has a degree of uncertainty or approximation associated with it.

  2. In dentistry: 1. Proximate, noting the contact surfaces, either mesial (proximal) or distal, of two adjacent teeth. 2. Close together, noting the teeth in the human jaw, as distinguished from the separated teeth in certain of the lower animals.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • To come near; to approach; to cause to approach.
    • Nearest to or next.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of APPROXIMATE

The word approximate is derived from the Latin word approximatus, which is the past participle of the verb approximare. Approximare is a combination of two Latin words: ad, meaning to, and proximus, meaning nearest or next. Therefore, approximate originally meant to bring near or to come close to. Over time, it has evolved to mean almost accurate or roughly estimated.

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Plural form of APPROXIMATE is APPROXIMATES

Conjugate verb Approximate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to approximate

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

approximating

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it approximate

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