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approximative

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective approximative has 1 sense
  1. approximate, approximative, rough - not quite exact or correct; "the approximate time was 10 o'clock"; "a rough guess"; "a ballpark estimate"
    Antonym: exact (indirect, via inexact)

Definitions from the Web

Approximative

Meaning 1: Adjective

A term used to describe something that is close to, but not exact or precise.

Example Sentence:

Her approximative age was around 30 years old.

Meaning 2: Adverb

Used to express something that is done in an approximate or rough manner.

Example Sentence:

The measurements were taken approximatively and may not be entirely accurate.

Meaning 3: Noun

A linguistic term referring to a phonetic sound that is similar to a specific sound but not an exact match.

Example Sentence:

The English pronunciation of 'r' in some words can be considered an approximative of the Spanish 'r' sound.

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