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Imperfection

/ˌɪm.pərˈfɛk.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The state or condition of being imperfect; a fault or flaw.

    "Despite its imperfections, the painting was still considered a masterpiece."
  2. 2

    A defect or shortcoming in something.

    "The software update aimed to fix several imperfections that users had reported."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'imperfection' originates from the Latin 'imperfectio', which combines 'in-' (not) and 'perfectio' (perfection). It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the concept of lacking completeness or flawlessness.

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