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# terminological inexactitude

phrase (noun phrase; a terminological inexactitude)

«terminological inexactitude» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(humorous, euphemism, UK) a lie.

### In the lessons

First used by a famous British politician in Parliament, where calling someone a liar was not allowed; humorous, UK.

### Examples

- The MP accused the minister of a terminological inexactitude.
- "That is a terminological inexactitude," said the teacher with a smile.
- It's a long, funny way of saying a lie.
- Grandpa likes old phrases like terminological inexactitude.
- My brother's excuse was a terminological inexactitude.
- Parliament has rules, so MPs use words like terminological inexactitude.

### Note

Stands for "a lie". Very formal-sounding, used as a joke.