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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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   What does imperfeito mean?

   • imperfeito, imperfeito/-ta… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! IMPERFECT definition: 1. damaged, containing problems, or not having something: 2. The imperfect form of a verb…. Learn more.

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   What does 'imperfect' mean in English?

   • When used in relation to English, "imperfect" usually refers to forms like was doing or were doing, but these are more commonly called past progressive or past continuous. The term can take on specific conventional meanings in the grammars of particular languages.

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   What is the difference between perfect and imperfect?

   • 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. Something imperfect is unfinished or damaged in some way. Scuffed silver shoes are imperfect.

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   What does it mean when someone says you're perfectly imperfect?

   • Quora Answer (1 of 19): When someone has strong feelings for you they may tell you that you're "perfectly imperfect" basically saying that they accept your flaws, they like you enough that they see past your insecurities, a way of saying that you're perfect to them.girl: I hate my hair, nose, laugh, e...

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

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

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     IMPERFECT translate: 不完美的, 有缺陷的，不完美的；不完全的, 语法, 未完成过去时;过去进行时....

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   Imperfect definition: relating to or characterized by defects or weaknesses. See examples of IMPERFECT used in a sentence.

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   IMPERFECT meaning: 1. damaged, containing problems, or not having something: 2. The imperfect form of a verb…. Learn more.

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   Something imperfect is unfinished or damaged in some way. Scuffed silver shoes are imperfect. A great baseball player who makes one error is imperfect. Getting 100 on a test is perfect, but getting a 98 is imperfect. If it’s lacking something, it’s imperfect.

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