Added 9 October 2026
imperfect
/ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɪkt/ noun
In Latin: imperfectus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about imperfect at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going.
adjective
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Not perfect; defective or inadequate.
had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities
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Wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings.
I'm only a fallible human
Origin
From Middle English imperfit, from Old French imparfit (modern French imparfait), from Latin imperfectus. Spelling modified 15c. to conform Latin etymology. See im- + perfect.
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