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imperfectly

im·per·fect
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-pur-fikt]
    • /ɪmˈpɜr fɪkt/
    • /ɪmˈpɜː.fekt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-pur-fikt]
    • /ɪmˈpɜr fɪkt/

Definitions of imperfectly word

  • adjective imperfectly of, relating to, or characterized by defects or weaknesses: imperfect vision. 1
  • adjective imperfectly not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge. 1
  • adjective imperfectly Grammar. noting action or state still in process at some temporal point of reference, particularly in the past. 1
  • adjective imperfectly Law. being without legal effect or support; unenforceable. 1
  • adjective imperfectly Botany. (of a flower) diclinous. 1
  • adjective imperfectly Music. of or relating to the interval of a major or minor third or sixth. Compare perfect (def 13a). 1

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Origin of imperfectly

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin imperfectus unfinished (see im-2, perfect); replacing Middle English imparfit < Middle French imparfait < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Imperfectly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

imperfectly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

imperfectly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for imperfectly

adv imperfectly

  • clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
  • awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
  • poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
  • carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
  • crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.

adverb imperfectly

  • incorrectly — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
  • faultily — In a faulty manner.
  • improperly — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
  • erroneously — In an erroneous manner.

Antonyms for imperfectly

adv imperfectly

  • adequately — as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit (often followed by to or for): This car is adequate to our needs. adequate food for fifty people.
  • calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
  • little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
  • mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
  • morally — in a moral manner.

adverb imperfectly

  • perfectly — in a perfect manner or to a perfect degree: to sing an aria perfectly.

Top questions with imperfectly

  • what does imperfectly perfect mean?
  • what are the two types of imperfectly competitive markets?

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