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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