noun
imperfection
ihmp-FEHK-shuhn
noun
1
The state or quality of being imperfect or flawed.
"She learned to accept the imperfection in her handwriting."
"The film explores the beauty of human imperfection."
2
A specific flaw, blemish, or error in something.
"A tiny imperfection in the glass caught the light."
"The inspector marked every imperfection on the report."
How to Use Imperfection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flaw or fault, or the general quality of not being perfect.
Common pairings
a minor imperfection
physical imperfection
human imperfection
Word Forms
imperfections plural
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Etymology
From Old French imperfeccion, built from im- ("not") plus perfection.