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BNC: 11236 COCA: 10063

imperfect
1 imperfect /ɪmˈpɚfɪkt/ adjective
1 imperfect
/ɪmˈpɚfɪkt/
adjective
Learner's definition of IMPERFECT
1 
: having mistakes or problems : not perfect有问题的；有瑕疵的；不完美的
2 
grammar : of or relating to a verb tense used to express an incomplete action in the past or a state that continued for a period of time in the past未完成过去时的；过去进行时的

— imperfectly

adverb
2 imperfect /ɪmˈpɚfɪkt/ noun
2 imperfect
/ɪmˈpɚfɪkt/
noun
Learner's definition of IMPERFECT

the imperfect

grammar
: the imperfect tense of a verb（动词的）未完成时
BNC: 11236 COCA: 10063

imperfect

1 of 2

adjective

im·​per·​fect (ˌ)im-ˈpər-fikt How to pronounce imperfect (audio)
1
: not perfect: such as
a
: defective
b
of a flower : having stamens or pistils but not both
c
: lacking or not involving sexual reproduction
the imperfect stage of a fungus
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense used to designate a continuing state or an incomplete action especially in the past
3
: not enforceable at law
imperfectly
(ˌ)im-ˈpər-fik(t)-lē How to pronounce imperfect (audio)
adverb
imperfectness
(ˌ)im-ˈpər-fik(t)-nəs How to pronounce imperfect (audio)
noun

imperfect

2 of 2

noun

: an imperfect tense
also : the verb form expressing it

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective It's an imperfect solution to a difficult problem. He had an imperfect understanding of the task. In “He was singing when I came in,” “was singing” is in the imperfect tense.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Bobley, 30, says that the pairing of software with human quality control allows Ocrolus to handle documents where data isn’t in the same place each time and where the image quality is imperfect, such as faxes and scans. Amy Feldman, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Recycling is important but still a very imperfect solution. Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Side by side, these reissues form the complete picture of an imperfect man who charged hard into extremes to escape his cultural inheritance. Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2022 Students are often aware that their AI hall monitors are imperfect and can be misused. Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 Some scientists have urged caution for any plan that would drastically cut nicotine levels in one fell swoop, warning that the existing research on low-nicotine cigarettes is imperfect, given the high number of study participants who cheat. New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 His ideas on the power of precisely imperfect beats and the ways that looseness generates a certain swing have informed contemporary music ever since. Randall Roberts Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2022 Artificial intelligence is best thought of not as an imperfect emulation of human intelligence, but rather as a distinct, alien form of intelligence, whose contours and capabilities differ from our own in basic ways. Rob Toews, Forbes, 24 July 2022 Here is an imperfect peach, warm from the sun, that should be eaten right this instant. Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2022
Noun
The combination of an imperfect shot out of that divot, and a wall of wind caused him to one-hop his next shot into the Swilcan Burn that cuts across the course. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2022 Over the past three decades, Ukraine has developed an imperfect but functioning democracy, budding civil society, and a distinct national identity. Daria Mattingly, CNN, 29 June 2022 One fast-emerging, if imperfect, solution is to link sustainability and social metrics to executive pay, a practice that’s become far more common in Europe than anywhere else, according to a new survey by Corporate Secretary. Lila Maclellan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2022 Your best bet might be to make an imperfect splash, as forward-pushing Mars meets unrestrained Uranus in your friendship sector. Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022 Rather than focus on recycling, an imperfect solution, many environmentalists advocate a switch to reusable containers. Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN, 19 May 2022 One wonders what Franklin, transported to our present imperfect union, would make of us. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 The Rams’ offense managed just three points from seven consecutive possessions before its final drive — a 15-play, 79-yard imperfect masterpiece ending in Kupp’s 1-yard TD catch. oregonlive, 14 Feb. 2022 Vaccinations, boosters, masking, physical distancing, ventilation and testing separately are all imperfect strategies to prevent infection. al, 16 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

alteration of Middle English imparfit, from Latin imperfectus, from in- + perfectus perfect

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1569, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of imperfect was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing imperfect
BNC: 11236 COCA: 10063
imperfect

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB VERBS➤be不完美▸➤remain依然有待完善◇Our understanding of cancer remains imperfect.我們對癌症的瞭解依然有待提高。ADVERB➤highly, very極不完美；很不完善◇He spoke in very imperfect English.他操着一口非常不標準的英語。➤slightly稍欠完美◇These goods are slightly imperfect.這些貨物略有瑕疵。➤admittedly應該承認不夠完美◇What follows is an admittedly imperfect analogy...下面是一個確實不算恰如其分的類比⋯⋯

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