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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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   2 days 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › imperfectimperfect | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ɪmˈpɜːfɪkt / us (also the imperfect tense, uk us ) the imperfect. The form of the verb that is used to show an action in the past that has not been completed. In the sentence 'We were crossing the road ', 'were crossing ' is in the imperfect. (Definition of imperfect from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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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.

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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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   Imperfect Definition. ĭm-pûrfĭkt. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Not finished or complete; lacking in something. Webster's New World. Not perfect. Wiktionary. Not perfect; having a defect, fault, or error. Webster's New World.