approximates
Meaning of approximates
- come close or be similar to something in quality, nature, or quantity.
a leasing agreement approximating to ownership
reality can be approximated by computational techniques
late Middle English (in the adjectival sense ‘close, similar’): from late Latin approximatus, past participle of approximare, from ad- ‘to’ + proximus ‘very near’. The verb (originally meaning ‘bring close’) arose in the mid 17th century; the current adjectival sense dates from the early 19th century.
Information about approximates
- It is a verb.
- The singular form of approximates is: approximate.
- Languages in which approximates is used:
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Hyphenation of approximates
ap-prox-i-mates
- It consists of 4 syllables and 12 chars.
- approximates is a word polysyllabic because it has four or more syllables
approximates synonyms
Meaning come close to (a number, level, or standard) in quality or quantity:
Meaning have a similar appearance to or qualities in common with (someone or something); look or seem like:
Meaning come into or be in contact with:
Meaning prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention:
Words that rhyme with approximates
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