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- DictionaryIm·per·fect/imˈpərfək(t)/
adjective
- 1. not perfect; faulty or incomplete: "an imperfect grasp of English"
- 2. (of a tense) denoting a past action in progress but not completed at the time in question.
noun
- 1. the imperfect tense.
1. : not perfect: such as. a. : flawed in form, structure, or function : defective, deficient. an imperfect world. an imperfect system. conclusions based on imperfect data. b. of a flower : having stamens or pistils but not both. c. : lacking or not involving sexual reproduction. the imperfect stage of a fungus. 2.
Imperfect definition: relating to or characterized by defects or weaknesses. See examples of IMPERFECT used in a sentence.
IMPERFECT definition: 1. damaged, containing problems, or not having something: 2. The imperfect form of a verb…. Learn more.
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.
3 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.
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.
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.