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   imperfect

   /ɪmˈpəːfɪkt/

   adjective

   • 1. not perfect; faulty or incomplete: "an imperfect grasp of English" Similar faultyflaweddefectiveshoddyunsoundunsaleableunsellableunfitinferiorsecond-ratebelow parbelow standardsubstandarddamagedimpairedblemishedbrokencrackedtornscratcheddeformedwarpedshabbyinoperativemalfunctioningnot functioningnot workingout of orderin a state of disrepairinformal:not up to snuffnot up to scratchtenth-ratecrummylousyduffropyrubbishnot much copincompleteabridgednot wholenot entirepartialunfinishedhalf-donedeficientlackingwantingunpolishedunrefinedpatchyroughcrudebrokendisjointedfalteringhaltinghesitantrudimentarylimitednon-fluentdeficientOpposite 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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   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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   Imperfect definition: relating to or characterized by defects or weaknesses. See examples of IMPERFECT used in a sentence.

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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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   Something imperfect is unfinished or damaged in some way. Scuffed silver shoes are imperfect. A great baseball player who makes one error is imperfect. Getting 100 on a test is perfect, but getting a 98 is imperfect. If it’s lacking something, it’s imperfect.

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

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   Something that is imperfect has faults and is not exactly as you would like it to be.

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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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    the imperfect. (also the imperfect tense) [singular] (grammar) the form of a verb that expresses action in the past that is not complete. It is often called the past progressive or past continuous.

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    Nov 12, 2023 · Imperfect definition: relating to or characterized by defects or weaknesses. See examples of IMPERFECT used in a sentence.