̘. ̈a.əˈprɔksɪmɪt adj. & v. --adj. 1
fairly correct or
accurate;
near to
the actual (the approximate
time of
arrival; an approximate guess). 2 near or
next (your approximate neighbour). --v.tr. & intr. (often foll. by to)
bring or
come near (esp. in
quality,
number, etc.), but
not exactly (approximates to the
truth; approximates the
amount required). øøapproximately adv. approximation n. [LL approximatus
past part. of approximare (as
AD-, proximus
very near)]