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imperfection

[ im-per-fek-shuhn ]

noun

  1. an imperfect detail; flaw:

    a law full of imperfections.

  2. the quality or condition of being imperfect.


imperfection

/ ˌɪmpəˈfɛkʃən /

noun

  1. the condition or quality of being imperfect
  2. a fault or defect


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Word History and Origins

Origin of imperfection1

1350–1400; Middle English imperfeccio ( u ) n < Late Latin imperfectiōn- (stem of imperfectiō ) incompleteness. See im- 2, perfection

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Example Sentences

You remind us that men and women have imperfection in common, and are indivisible.

He slowed down the action at times for effect; he jolted the camera to mimic the jittery imperfection of a documentary.

“The imperfection became a mark of distinction about their home,” Lahiri writes.

Imperfection is a mark of modern sophistication, confidence, and youthfulness.

And he emphasizes the importance of imperfection—even in candy land.

Where these overtones are interfered with by any imperfection in the instrument the result is a harsh or imperfect sound.

This is often due to a law of nature rather than to imperfection of design or workmanship.

Because of the church's imperfection, none of her procedures harmonize completely, either with one another, or with the truth.

An imperfect vow, on account of its imperfection, would require correction.

The sinful parts are due to the imperfection of the individual who makes it; the lawful part alone is obligatory.

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