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- [im-per-fek-shuh n]
- /ˌɪm pərˈfɛk ʃən/
- /ˌɪm.pəˈfek.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-per-fek-shuh n]
- /ˌɪm pərˈfɛk ʃən/
Definitions of imperfection word
- noun imperfection an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections. 1
- noun imperfection the quality or condition of being imperfect. 1
- noun imperfection A fault, blemish, or undesirable feature. 1
- noun imperfection lack of perfection 1
- noun imperfection flaw, blemish 1
- variable noun imperfection An imperfection in someone or something is a fault, weakness, or undesirable feature that they have. 0
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Origin of imperfection
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English imperfeccio(u)n < Late Latin imperfectiōn- (stem of imperfectiō) incompleteness. See im-2, perfection
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Parts of speech for Imperfection
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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imperfection popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imperfection
noun imperfection
- blemish — A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance.
- deficiency — Deficiency in something, especially something that your body needs, is not having enough of it.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- failing — Slang. an embarrassing or humorous mistake, humiliating situation, etc., that is subject to ridicule and given an exaggerated importance: Their app update is a massive fail. the condition or quality resulting from having failed in this way: His online post is full of fail. a person who fails in this way.
- inadequacy — Also, inadequateness [in-ad-i-kwit-nis] /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwɪt nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.
Antonyms for imperfection
noun imperfection
- adequacy — Adequacy is the quality of being good enough or great enough in amount to be acceptable.
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- plenty — a full or abundant supply or amount: There is plenty of time.
- sufficiency — the state or fact of being sufficient; adequacy.
- strong point — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
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