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imperfect

/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
im · per · fect ɪm · ˈpɜːr · fɪkt
English Definition
adj. not perfect; having flaws
中文释义
不完美的，有缺陷的
Significado en Español
imperfecto
한국어 뜻
불완전한, 결함이 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không hoàn hảo, có khuyết điểm
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Example Sentence

Nobody is perfect; we all have imperfect qualities.

没有人是完美的，我们都有不完美之处。

Synonyms
flawed defective incomplete
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “imperfect”:

  1. A perfect
  2. B ideal
  3. C flawed
  4. D flawless
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C — flawed. “imperfect” means adj. not perfect; having flaws

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The handmade clay vase was slightly ______, but she loved it anyway.

  1. A perfect
  2. B flawless
  3. C ideal
  4. D imperfect
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D — imperfect. “imperfect” means adj. not perfect; having flaws

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Common questions about “imperfect”

What does “imperfect” mean?

imperfect — adj. not perfect; having flaws. In Chinese: 不完美的，有缺陷的.

How do you pronounce “imperfect”?

imperfect is pronounced /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: im · per · fect.

How do you use “imperfect” in a sentence?

Nobody is perfect; we all have imperfect qualities. (没有人是完美的，我们都有不完美之处。)

What are synonyms for “imperfect”?

flawed, defective, incomplete — all close in meaning to imperfect (adj. not perfect; having flaws).

Is “imperfect” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. imperfect appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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