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imperfection
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im·per·fec·tion  (mpr-fkshn)
n.
1. The quality or condition of being imperfect.
2. Something imperfect; a defect or flaw. See Synonyms at blemish.

imperfection
Noun
1. the state of being imperfect
2. a fault or defect
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.imperfection - the state or an instance of being imperfect
state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"
failing, weakness - a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings"
flaw - an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
defect - an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
flaw, fault, defect - an imperfection in an object or machine; "a flaw caused the crystal to shatter"; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"
wart - an imperfection in someone or something that is suggestive of a wart (especially in smallness or unattractiveness)
defectiveness, faultiness - the state of being defective
flawlessness, ne plus ultra, perfection - the state of being without a flaw or defect

imperfection
Translations
imperfection [ɪmpəːˈfɛkʃən] n (= blemish) → desperfecto (= fault, flaw); defecto
imperfection [ɪmpəːˈfɛkʃən] nimperfection f; défectuosité f
imperfection [ɪmpəːˈfɛkʃən] imperfect nFehler m
imperfection [ɪmpəːˈfɛkʃən] nimperfezione f (= flaw); difetto


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