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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPERFECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPERFECT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

6. 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.

7. 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'.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › imperfectImperfect - definition of imperfect by The Free Dictionary

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