imperfect — Having flaws, defects, or lacking completeness. Not meeting the ideal standard of excellence or perfection.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having flaws, defects, or lacking completeness. Not meeting the ideal standard of excellence or perfection.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɜrfɪkt/
Example Sentences
- My imperfect attempt at cooking resulted in a smoke alarm concert.
- She learned to embrace her imperfect smile after years of hiding it.
- His imperfect memory made him the worst witness in court history.
imperfect
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈpɜrfɪkt/]
Having flaws, defects, or lacking completeness. Not meeting the ideal standard of excellence or perfection.
Having flaws, defects, or lacking completeness. Not meeting the ideal standard of excellence or perfection.
The architect made it imperfect by direct design!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'imperfectus,' meaning 'not finished' or 'incomplete.' The word originally described something that hadn't reached its final, complete state.
Breakdown
im- (not) + perfect (complete/finished) = not complete or finished
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My imperfect attempt at cooking resulted in a smoke alarm concert.”
“She learned to embrace her imperfect smile after years of hiding it.”
“His imperfect memory made him the worst witness in court history.”
“The imperfect weather conditions forced the game to be postponed.”
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