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imperfect

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/ · UK /ɪmˈpɜːfɪkt/

imperfect means: Having faults, mistakes, or weaknesses; not as good as it could be.

adjective

HAVING FAULTSB2

Having faults, mistakes, or weaknesses; not as good as it could be.

  • The system is imperfect.
  • We made a decision with imperfect knowledge.
  • Even an imperfect solution may help us move forward.

Similar words: flawed, faulty

Opposites: perfect

Common phrases: imperfect solution, imperfect knowledge, imperfect world

Questions about imperfect

What does imperfect mean?

Having faults, mistakes, or weaknesses; not as good as it could be.

What is imperfect in other languages?

Türkçe: kusurlu · Español: imperfecto · Français: imparfait · Deutsch: unvollkommen · Italiano: imperfetto · 日本語: 不完全な

How do you pronounce imperfect?

In American English /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/; in British English /ɪmˈpɜːfɪkt/.

How do you use imperfect in a sentence?

The system is imperfect. We made a decision with imperfect knowledge.

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