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   imperfection

   /ˌɪmpəˈfɛkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a fault, blemish, or undesirable feature: "the imperfections and injustices in our political system" Similar defectfaultflawdeformitydiscolorationdisfigurementcrackbreakscratchchipdentpitnotchnickblemishstainspotmarkstreakflawfaultfailingdeficiencyweaknessweak pointweak spotshortcomingfallibilityfrailtyinfirmityfoibleinadequacylimitationAchilles heelchink in one's armourinformal:hang-upOpposite strength
   • ▪ the state of being faulty or incomplete: "he accepted me without question, in all my imperfection" Similar flawsfaultsfaultinessirregularityabnormalitydistortiondeformitymalformationmisshapennessuglinessdisfigurementincompletenesspatchinesspartialnessdeficiencyroughnesscrudenessOpposite perfectioncompleteness

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin imperfectio(n-), from imperfectus (see imperfect).

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   What does imperfection mean?

   • Pick the best words! Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of IMPERFECTION is the quality or state of being imperfect; also : fault, blemish. How to use imperfection in a sentence.

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   What does imperfección mean?

   • imperfección, imperfección [feminine]… imperfeição, imperfeição [feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! IMPERFECTION definition: 1. a fault or weakness: 2. a fault or weakness: 3. a fault in something that means that it is not….

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   What is an example of imperfection?

   • In addition to a blemish or defect, imperfection can also mean "the general state of not being perfect." For example, you could say, "Yeah, my dog is funny-looking, but her imperfection is part of what I love about her."

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   What is the Latin word for imperfection?

   • The Latin imperfectus is at the root of imperfection, meaning "unfinished, incomplete, or immature," a combination of im-, "not," and perfectus, "finished or complete." "Imperfection."

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   Why is imperfection important?

   • “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.

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   What does it mean when someone says you're perfectly imperfect?

   • Quora Answer (1 of 19): When someone has strong feelings for you they may tell you that you're "perfectly imperfect" basically saying that they accept your flaws, they like you enough that they see past your insecurities, a way of saying that you're perfect to them.girl: I hate my hair, nose, laugh, e...

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     a fault or weakness: Gradually she began to notice one or...

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     IMPERFECTION translate: 缺點；弱點. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     IMPERFECTION translate: 缺点；弱点. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     IMPERFECTION translate: sự không hoàn hảo. Learn more in the...

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   An imperfection is a detail that makes something (or someone) less than perfect. A tiny crack in your otherwise flawless Ming vase might be its only imperfection.

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