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Precise vs Nonchalant - What's the difference?

precise | nonchalant |

As a verb precise

is .

As an adjective nonchalant is

casually calm and relaxed.

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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    nonchalant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Casually calm and relaxed.
    • We handled the whole frenetic situation with a nonchalant attitude.
  • Indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached.
    • He is far too nonchalant about such a serious matter.

    Synonyms

    * (casually calm) carefree, cool, mellow, easygoing * (indifferent) , unconcerned * See also