Meaning & Definition of Imperfect in English
English⟶
Imperfect
/ɪmpərfɪkt/
noun
1. A tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
synonym:
- progressive,
- progressive tense,
- imperfect,
- imperfect tense,
- continuous tense
adjective
1. Not perfect
- Defective or inadequate
- "Had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities"
- "Imperfect mortals"
- "Drainage here is imperfect"
synonym:
- imperfect
2. Wanting in moral strength, courage, or will
- Having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings
- "I'm only a fallible human"
- "Frail humanity"
synonym:
- fallible,
- frail,
- imperfect,
- weak