approximate

¹ap·prox·i·mate

adj \ə-ˈpräk-sə-mət\

Definition of APPROXIMATE

1

: located close together <approximate leaves>

2

: nearly correct or exact <an approximate solution>

— ap·prox·i·mate·ly adverb

Examples of APPROXIMATE

1. This is the approximate location of the ancient city.
2. Can you give me the approximate cost of the repair?

Origin of APPROXIMATE

Late Latin approximatus, past participle of approximare to come near, from Latin ad- + proximare to come near — more at proximate

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to APPROXIMATE

Synonyms: almost, comparative, near, relative

Antonyms: absolute, complete, downright, out-and-out, outright, perfect, pure, unqualified

Related Words: alike, comparable, similar; equal, equivalent

Near Antonyms: genuine, real, true

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