Meaning & Definition of Imperfect in English
English⟶
Imperfect
not perfect; lacking completeness or flawlessness.
Pronunciation:
/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Having flaws or defects; not perfect.
Example Sentence: The vase was beautiful despite being imperfect.
Definition: In grammar, referring to a tense that describes actions that were ongoing in the past.
Example Sentence: In Spanish, the imperfect tense is used to describe habitual actions.
Definition: Not fully formed or developed.
Example Sentence: The concept remained imperfect in its early stages.
Etymology
Origin: Derived from Latin 'imperfectus', meaning 'not completed'.
Synonyms
flaweddefectiveincompletefaultyimperfected
Common Phrases and Expressions
- imperfect tense: A grammatical tense used to indicate action that was ongoing or habitual in the past.
- imperfect system: A system that has inherent flaws or limitations.
- imperfect world: A world that is not ideal, filled with flaws and imperfections.
Translations
- Spanish: imperfecto
- French: imparfait
- German: unvollkommen
- Russian: несовершенный
Related Words
- perfection: The state of being perfect; flawlessness.
- imperfectly: In a way that is not perfect.
- imperfection: A flaw or defect.
Slang Meanings of imperfect
Meaning: Imperfectly done or completed.
Example Sentence: That project was a bit imperfect – we’ll need to revise it.
Meaning: An expression of acceptance of flaws.
Example Sentence: Life's imperfect, and that's what makes it interesting.