approssimativo

approximate, rough

adjective ahp-pros-see-mah-TEE-voh Rare

Also means

careless, sloppy

Usage Note

Approssimativo describes something imprecise or done without care — a calcolo approssimativo is a rough calculation, while a lavoro approssimativo implies shoddy workmanship. The adverb is approssimativamente. It carries a mildly negative connotation beyond mere approximation.

Examples

"I dati forniti erano del tutto approssimativi."

Natural Translation

The data provided was entirely approximate.

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