imperfection

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old French imperfeccion. See im- +‎ perfection.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (US) IPA(key): /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛkʃən

Noun[edit]

imperfection (countable and uncountable, plural imperfections)

  1. (uncountable) Those qualities or features that are imperfect; the characteristic, state, or quality of being imperfect.
    You can accept your imperfection or try to improve.
  2. (countable) Something that makes something else less than perfect; a blemish, impurity, error, etc.
    He loves me despite my imperfections.

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin imperfectiōnem.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

imperfection f (plural imperfections)

  1. (uncountable) imperfection
  2. (countable) imperfection

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Middle French[edit]

Noun[edit]

imperfection f (plural imperfections)

  1. (uncountable) imperfection
  2. (countable) imperfection