loose vs inexact

inexact vs loose

loose and inexact both are adjectives.

loose is a verb but inexact is not a verb.

loose is an adverb but inexact is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
loose	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
inexact	No	Yes	No	No

loose (adjective)	inexact (adjective)
not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting	not exact
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
not affixed
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
not literal
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
not tense or taut
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
emptying easily or excessively
(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
not officially recognized or controlled
not carefully arranged in a package
having escaped, especially from confinement

loose (verb)	inexact (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight
make loose or looser
turn loose or free from restraint
grant freedom to; free from confinement

loose (adverb)	inexact (adverb)
without restraint

Difference between loose and inexact

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