imperfection

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Those qualities or features that are imperfect; the characteristic, state, or quality of being imperfect.
  2. Something that makes something else less than perfect; a blemish, impurity, error, etc.

Pronunciation

/ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-imperfection.wav

Word forms

imperfection imperfections

Etymology

From Old French imperfeccion, see im- + perfection.

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