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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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   • English (US)

     IMPERFECT meaning: 1. damaged, containing problems, or not...

   • Znaczenie Imperfect, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     imperfect definicja: 1. damaged, containing problems, or not...

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     imperfect translate: punya cacat, tidak sempurna. Learn more...

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     imperfect translate: có lỗi, chưa hoàn thành. Learn more in...

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     imperfect translate: ada cacat, tidak sempurna. Learn more...

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     imperfect translate: unvollkommen, unvollendet. Learn more...

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   Imperfect means not perfect, lacking completeness, or still in process. It can also refer to a verb aspect, tense, or category in some languages. See the origin, usage, and examples of imperfect.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPERFECT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIMPERFECT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Imperfect can be an adjective meaning not perfect and with some mistakes, or a noun meaning the form of the verb that shows an incomplete past action. Learn more about the meaning, usage and translations of imperfect with Cambridge Learner's Dictionary.

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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.

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

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   Imperfect can mean not perfect, incomplete, or defective in various contexts. It can also refer to a verb tense, a flower, a fungus, or a legal term. See different definitions, synonyms, and translations of imperfect.