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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › imperfectImperfect Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of IMPERFECT is not perfect. How to use imperfect in a sentence. not perfect: such as; flawed in form, structure, or function : defective, deficient; having stamens or pistils but not both…

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   IMPERFECT definition: 1. damaged, containing problems, or not having something: 2. The imperfect form of a verb…. Learn more.

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   Something imperfect has flaws, errors, or problems. Imperfect is the opposite of perfect. Imperfect comes from the Latin word imperfectus, meaning “incomplete." If you have an imperfect knowledge of French, you might be able to order a coffee in Paris but not chat with the waiter. Something imperfect is unfinished or damaged in some way.

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

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   In grammar, the imperfect or the imperfect tense of a verb is used to describe continuous situations or repeated actions in the past. Examples are 'I was reading' and 'they were eating'.

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   What does the word imperfect mean? There are 24 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word imperfect, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. imperfect has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   1. exhibiting or characterized by faults, mistakes, etc; defective. 2. not complete or finished; deficient.

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   A complete guide to the word "IMPERFECT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordIMPERFECT - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   1. Something that is imperfect has faults and is not exactly as you would like it to be. [formal] [...] 2. In grammar, the imperfect or the imperfect tense of a verb is used to describe continuous situations or repeated actions in the past. Examples are 'I was reading' and 'they were eating'. [...] More. Synonyms of 'imperfect'

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishimperfect adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of imperfect – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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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.