unperfect

per·fect

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [adjective, noun pur-fikt; verb per-fekt]
- /adjective, noun ˈpɜr fɪkt; verb pərˈfɛkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [adjective, noun pur-fikt; verb per-fekt]
- /adjective, noun ˈpɜr fɪkt; verb pərˈfɛkt/

Definitions of unperfect word

adjective unperfect conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman. 1
adjective unperfect excellent or complete beyond practical or theoretical improvement: There is no perfect legal code. The proportions of this temple are almost perfect. 1
adjective unperfect exactly fitting the need in a certain situation or for a certain purpose: a perfect actor to play Mr. Micawber; a perfect saw for cutting out keyholes. 1
adjective unperfect entirely without any flaws, defects, or shortcomings: a perfect apple; the perfect crime. 1
adjective unperfect accurate, exact, or correct in every detail: a perfect copy. 1
adjective unperfect thorough; complete; utter: perfect strangers. 1

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Origin of unperfect

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; < Latin perfectus, past participle of perficere to finish, bring to completion (per- per- + -fec-, combining form of facere to do1 + -tus past participle suffix); replacing Middle English parfit < Old French < Latin as above

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Parts of speech for Unperfect

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unperfect popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

unperfect usage trend in Literature

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