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   Im·per·fect

   /imˈpərfək(t)/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not perfect; faulty or incomplete: "an imperfect grasp of English" Similar faultyflaweddefectiveshoddyunsoundunsalableunsellableunfitinferiorsecond-ratebelow parbelow standardsubstandarddamagedimpairedblemishedbrokencrackedtornscratcheddeformedwarpedshabbyinoperativemalfunctioningnot functioningnot workingout of orderin a state of disrepairinformal:not up to snuffnot up to scratchtenth-ratecrummylousyduffropyrubbishnot much copincompleteabridgednot wholenot entirepartialunfinishedhalf-donedeficientlackingwantingunpolishedunrefinedpatchyroughcrudebrokendisjointedfalteringhaltinghesitantrudimentarylimitednonfluentdeficientOpposite perfectcompleteperfectfluent
   • 2. (of a tense) denoting a past action in progress but not completed at the time in question.
   • 3. (of a cadence) ending on the dominant chord.
   • 4. (of a gift, title, etc.) transferred without all the necessary conditions or requirements being met.

   noun

   • 1. the imperfect tense.

   Word Origin Middle Englishimparfit, imperfet, from Old French imparfait, from Latin imperfectus, from in- ‘not’ + perfectus (see perfect). The spelling change in the 16th century was due to association with the Latin form.

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   Definitions of imperfect. adjective. not perfect; defective or inadequate. “had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities”. “ imperfect mortals”. “drainage here is imperfect ”. synonyms: blemished. marred by imperfections.

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   IMPERFECT definition: 1. not perfect and with some mistakes: 2. The form of the verb that is used to show an action in…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPERFECT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · 1. adjective. Something that is imperfect has faults and is not exactly as you would like it to be. [formal] We live in an imperfect world. They have a huge selection of perfect and slightly imperfect cookers, fridges and so on. ...a child's imperfect understanding of what is going on between their parents.

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   Definition of imperfect adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. A piece of merchandise having a minor flaw that does not impair its use, usually sold at a discount. 2. Grammar. a. The imperfect tense. b. A verb in the imperfect tense. [Middle English imparfit, from Old French imparfait, from Latin imperfectus : in-, not; see in- 1 + perfectus, perfect; see perfect .] im·per′fect·ly adv. im·per′fect·ness n.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryIMPERFECT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Definition of 'imperfect' Word Frequency. imperfect. (ɪmpɜrfɪkt ) adjective. Something that is imperfect has faults and is not exactly as you would like it to be. [formal] We live in an imperfect world. Synonyms: flawed, impaired, faulty, broken More Synonyms of imperfect. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Definition of imperfect noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.