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Meaning of imperfect
The primary meaning of "imperfect" is having a fault or defect.
Etymology of imperfect
The word "imperfect" comes from the Latin "imperfectus", which is a combination of "im-" (meaning "not") and "perfectus" (meaning "complete" or "finished"), and has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is not entirely perfect or complete.
Synonyms
flawed
defective
faulty
imperfect
inadequate
insufficient
incomplete
unfinished
unpolished
rough
crude
rudimentary
primitive
imperfectly
defective
deficient
lacking
wanting
incomplete
partial
unrefined
coarse
unperfected
blemished
marred
tarnished
impure
contaminated
polluted
adulterated
debased
corrupted
vitiated
spoiled
ruined
damaged
harmed
injured
hurt
weakened
enfeebled
crippled
disabled
handicapped
imperfectness
fallible
frail
fragile
vulnerable
susceptible
prone
liable
exposed
open
fragile
weak
feeble
infirm
sickly
unsound
unhealthy
diseased
morbid
pathological
abnormal
anomalous
irregular
unnatural
unusual
uncommon
rare
defective
abnormal
deformed
misshapen
distorted
twisted
awry
askew
crooked
bent
warped
misproportioned
Definitions
- Having a fault or defect, or not being entirely perfect
- * Not perfectly formed or developed
- * Having some weakness or flaw
Usage Examples
- The imperfect tense is used to describe an action that was ongoing in the past.
- * The company's imperfect manufacturing process resulted in a high number of defective products.
- * She acknowledged the imperfect nature of her research, but argued that it was still valuable.
Antonyms
perfect
flawless
faultless
impeccable
immaculate
spotless
pristine
pure
untainted
unblemished
undefiled
unimpeachable
irreproachable
blameless
guiltless
innocent
complete
finished
polished
refined
elegant
sophisticated
cultured
civilized
advanced
mature
developed
whole
intact
sound
healthy
robust
strong
vigorous
potent
powerful
capable
competent
effective
efficient
skilled
proficient
expert
masterful
virtuosic