im·per·fect ( m-pûr fkt)adj. 1. Not perfect. 2. Grammar Of or being the tense of a verb that shows, usually in the past, an action or a condition as incomplete, continuous, or coincident with another action. 3. Botany Having either stamens or a pistil only. Used of a flower. 4. Law Not legally enforceable: an imperfect contract. n. 1. A piece of merchandise having a minor flaw that does not impair its use, usually sold at a discount. 2. Abbr. imp. or imperf. Grammar a. The imperfect tense. b. A verb in the imperfect tense. [Middle English imparfit, from Old French imparfait, from Latin imperfectus : in-, not; see in-1 + perfectus, perfect; see perfect.] im·per fect·ly adv.im·per fect·ness n. |
imperf.
abbreviation for
1. Also impf imperfect
2. (Non-sporting Hobbies / Philately) (of stamps) imperforate
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