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The handmade bowl had one tiny imperfection.
What does Imperfection mean?
An imperfection is a flaw or mistake.
Dictionary definition
A flaw, mistake, or small part that is not perfect.
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Imperfection in a sentence
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An imperfection in the plan helped us see what to fix.
hard
Noticing an imperfection can guide improvement without making the whole work unsuccessful.
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What does imperfection mean?
An imperfection is something that makes an item or idea not perfect.
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Which word is closest in meaning to imperfection?
Flaw is a close synonym for imperfection.
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Which sentence uses imperfection correctly?
A small flaw in a pattern can be an imperfection.
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Imperfection
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im · per · fek · shun · strongest beat: fek
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WordImperfection.
Partnoun.
MeaningImperfection means An imperfection is a flaw or mistake.
ExampleExample: The handmade bowl had one tiny imperfection.
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- Syllables
- im · per · fek · shun
- Strongest beat
- fek
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fek.
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perfectionPerfection means having no flaws.
strengthA strength is a positive feature, not a flaw.
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Imperfection word family
Base word
imperfection
noun
imperfection
Base form.
noun
imperfections
More than one imperfection.
adjective
imperfect
Not perfect.
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