imperfect

Meanings

• Adjective

  Not complete or fully developed; having errors or imperfections.

  - "The painting was imperfect due to the artist's haste."
  - "The machine functioned imperfectly, causing frequent breakdowns."
  - "His knowledge of the subject was imperfect, leading to incorrect conclusions."

• Verb

  Not carrying out an action completely or perfectly.

  - "The worker imperfectly followed the instructions."
  - "The athlete imperfected his swing, leading to a missed shot."
  - "The musician imperfected his performance, forgetting some notes."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

faultless , infallible , perfect , perfect

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Synonyms

preterimperfect , defective , fallible , faultful , faulty

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imperfect
perfect , defect , reflect , protect

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Homophones

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1. Imperial (English) : Relating to an empire or emperor.
   

2. Imperial (English) : Characteristic of an emperor or empire in terms of majesty, authority, and size.
   

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Variants

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imperfect , imperfectly , imperfectness , imperfectnesses , imperfects , imperfect fungi , imperfect fungus , imperfect funguses , the imperfect

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Forms

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Adjective: imperfect, unperfect, incomplete, flawed, marred, unfinished, unpolished, unrefined, unripe, half-baked, Verb: imperfect (conjugation), imperfected, imperfects, imperfecs, imperfecced, imperfeccing

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'imperfait,' meaning 'incomplete' or 'unperfected'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'imperfect' is used in music theory to describe a chord that is built on the subdominant rather than the tonic.

2. In mathematics, an 'imperfect' number is a number that cannot be expressed as the sum of its proper divisors.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that imperfect things were a result of the gods' interference or lack of attention, while perfect things were the work of the gods alone.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perfection: The state or quality of being complete, free from mistakes or imperfections.

2. Imperfectionism: The belief that imperfection is a natural and desirable part of life, and that striving for perfection can be detrimental.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'imperfect' is often used to describe characters, plots, or themes that are incomplete or flawed. In art, imperfect forms or techniques may be used intentionally to convey emotion or express a raw, unpolished quality.

How to Memorize "imperfect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an incomplete puzzle or a half-finished painting to help remember the meaning of 'imperfect'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'imperfect' with the idea of a rough diamond or a work in progress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Incomplete, unfinished, not perfect' to help remember the definition of 'imperfect'.

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