inexactitude

[ in-ig-zak-ti-tood, -tyood ]

/ ˌɪn ɪgˈzæk tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

the quality or state of being inexact or inaccurate; inexactness.

an instance of this.

Origin of inexactitude

From French, dating back to 1780–90; see origin at in-³, exactitude

This is one instance of the use of colour to conceal the inexactitude of the craftsman.

Chats on Royal Copenhagen Porcelain |Arthur Hayden
The German inexactitude farmer is sowing seed on barren soil.

Private Peat |Harold R. Peat
This, of course, was an "inexactitude" comparable to the belief in the Mole's lack of eyes and ears.

Animal Life of the British Isles |Edward Step
Mrs. Lessways warmly deprecated any apology for inexactitude, and wiped her sympathetic eyes.

Hilda Lessways |Arnold Bennett

At every turn in his life we are reminded of his inexactitude—especially in autobiographical details.

The Life of Sir Richard Burton |Thomas Wright