How Do You Spell APPROXIMATES?

Pronunciation: [ɐpɹˈɒksɪmˌe͡ɪts] (IPA)

The word "approximates" is spelled with a 'ks' sound at the end instead of the usual 's' because it is derived from the Latin word "approximare". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /əˈprɑksəmeɪts/. The 'k' sound replaces the 'c' found in the original Latin word. This spelling change is a common occurrence when certain Latin words are adopted into English. "Approximates" means to come close in value or character to something, but not exactly.

APPROXIMATES Meaning and Definition

1. Approximates is a verb that refers to the act of estimating or coming close to a particular value, figure, or outcome, without being exact or precise. It implies a degree of similarity or resemblance to the desired or expected value.

   In mathematics, approximates is commonly used to describe the process of finding a value that is close enough to the exact answer, especially when the exact answer is complex or difficult to determine. It involves using mathematical techniques, such as rounding, truncating, or using simplified formulas, to obtain an estimation that is considered reasonably accurate.

   In statistics, approximates is used to describe the estimation of values or parameters based on a sample rather than the full population. It acknowledges that the calculated figures or data are not an exact representation of the complete set of data and assumes a margin of error or uncertainty.

   Outside of mathematical and statistical contexts, approximates can also describe the act of coming close to a specific quality, condition, or outcome. For example, a person's description of an event may approximate the actual sequence of events or a scientific model may approximate the behavior of a natural phenomenon.

   Overall, approximates refers to the process or result of obtaining values or outcomes that are close to, but not exactly equal to, the desired or expected ones.

Top Common Misspellings for APPROXIMATES *

• aproximates 33.3333333%

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Etymology of APPROXIMATES

The word "approximates" is derived from the verb "approximate", which itself comes from the Latin word "approximatus", the past participle of "approximare". In Latin, "ap-" means "to" or "towards", and "proximus" means "nearest" or "next". The combination of these elements gives us the meaning of "coming near to" or "close to". Over time, the word "approximate" has developed to mean "close in value or amount", and "approximates" is the plural form or a verb tense of this word.

Similar spelling words for APPROXIMATES

• approximate,
• approximation,
• approximative,
• approximately.

Conjugate verb Approximates

CONDITIONAL

I would approximate

we would approximate

you would approximate

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they would approximate

FUTURE

I will approximate

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have approximated

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

I approximate

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PRESENT PERFECT

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