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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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   Imperfect definition: relating to or characterized by defects or weaknesses. See examples of IMPERFECT used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › imperfectImperfect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIMPERFECT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Imperfect can be an adjective meaning not perfect and with some mistakes, or a noun meaning the form of the verb that shows an incomplete past action. Learn more about the meaning, usage and translations of imperfect with Cambridge Learner's Dictionary.