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precise | inflexible | Synonyms |

Precise is a synonym of inflexible.


As a verb precise

is .

As an adjective inflexible is

not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.

precise

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Exact, accurate.
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  • (sciences) Of experimental results, consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other. This does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value.
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    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * inexact, imprecise * (consistent) inconsistent, varying

    Derived terms

    * prissy

    Anagrams

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    inflexible

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.
  • Not willing to change, e.g. one's opinion or habits; obstinate; stubborn; resolute; determined.
  • Synonyms

    * See also * unflexible

    Antonyms

    * flexible

    References

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