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   im·per·fec·tion

   /ˌimpərˈfekSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a fault, blemish, or undesirable feature: "the imperfections and injustices in our political system" Similar defectfaultflawdeformitydiscolorationdisfigurementcrackbreakscratchchipdentpitnotchnickblemishstainspotmarkstreakflawfaultfailingdeficiencyweaknessweak pointweak spotshortcomingfallibilityfrailtyinfirmityfoibleinadequacylimitationAchilles heelchink in one's armorinformal:hang-upOpposite strength
   • ▪ the state of being faulty or incomplete: "he accepted me without question, in all my imperfection" Similar flawsfaultsfaultinessirregularityabnormalitydistortiondeformitymalformationmisshapennessuglinessdisfigurementincompletenesspatchinesspartialnessdeficiencyroughnesscrudenessOpposite perfectioncompleteness

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin imperfectio(n-), from imperfectus (see imperfect).

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

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   Learn the meaning of imperfection as the quality or state of being imperfect, also known as fault or blemish. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related entries.

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   An imperfection is a detail that makes something (or someone) less than perfect. A tiny crack in your otherwise flawless Ming vase might be its only imperfection.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPERFECTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Imperfection is a noun that means a fault or weakness, or a fault in something that means that it is not perfect. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of imperfection with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Imperfection definition: an imperfect detail; flaw. See examples of IMPERFECTION used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › imperfectionImperfection - definition of imperfection by The Free Dictionary

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   Imperfection is the quality or condition of being imperfect, or a fault or defect. The web page provides various definitions, synonyms, and expressions related to imperfection from different sources and languages.

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   Imperfection is a noun that means a fault or weakness in something or someone. Learn how to use it in different contexts, synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPERFECTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of imperfection as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how to use imperfection in a sentence and contrast it with perfection.