What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exactive
Example
The exactive accountant made sure that every number was correct. [exactive: adjective]
Example
She approached her work with an exactive attention to detail. [exactive: adverb]
exact
Example
The exact time of the meeting is 2:30 pm. [exact: adjective]
Example
He measured the length of the board with exact precision. [exact: noun]
Example
We need to follow the exact instructions to ensure success. [exact: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exact is more commonly used than exactive in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between exactive and exact?
Exact is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, while exactive is typically associated with a more formal tone.
