imperfect

An adjective used to describe something that is not perfect, having faults, mistakes, or shortcomings.

ruПрилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то несовершенного, имеющего недостатки, ошибки или изъяны.esAdjetivo que describe algo que no es perfecto, que tiene defectos, fallos o imperfecciones, o que está incompleto o es insuficiente.frAdjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui n'est pas parfait, qui présente des défauts, des erreurs ou des imperfections.deAdjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das nicht perfekt ist, Mängel, Fehler oder Schwächen aufweist oder unvollständig ist. Es kann sich auf Qualität, Zustand oder Vollständigkeit beziehen.ptAdjetivo usado para descrever algo que não é perfeito, que tem defeitos, falhas, erros ou imperfeições. Pode indicar também algo incompleto ou que não atende totalmente a um padrão esperado.zh形容词，用于描述不完美、有缺陷、有错误或不足的事物。arصفة تُستخدم لوصف شيء غير كامل، فيه عيوب أو أخطاء أو نقائص، أو ينقصه شيء ما.

1. Not perfect; defective or inadequate B2 formal

   Having flaws, mistakes, or shortcomings; not completely correct or satisfactory.

   • The system is still imperfect and requires further testing.
   • Her imperfect knowledge of the language led to some misunderstandings.
   • They accepted the imperfect solution as a temporary fix.

   ruНесовершенныйesimperfectofrimparfaitdeUnvollkommenptImperfeitozh不完美的arغير كامل

   Sinónimos: blemisheddamageddefectivedeficienterroneousfalliblefaultyflawedimpairedinadequateincompleteinferiormarredtaintedunsound

   Antónimos: faultlessflawlessidealimpeccableperfect

2. Lacking moral strength or courage C1 formal

   Showing human weaknesses such as lack of moral strength, courage, or willpower; fallible.

   • He was an imperfect man, prone to jealousy and anger.
   • The story reminds us that all heroes are imperfect and face inner struggles.
   • She acknowledged her imperfect nature and tried to improve.

   ruНесовершенныйesfalible, débil de carácterfrfaillible, imparfaitdeUnvollkommenptImperfeitozh有缺陷的arناقص أخلاقياً

   Sinónimos: falliblefrailweak

• more imperfect comparative form
• most imperfect superlative form

A grammatical term referring to a verb tense used to describe an ongoing, continuous, or habitual action in the past.

ruГрамматический термин, обозначающий глагольное время, используемое для описания длительного, непрерывного или повторяющегося действия в прошлом.esTérmino gramatical que designa un tiempo verbal utilizado para describir acciones pasadas duraderas, continuas o repetitivas.frTerme grammatical désignant un temps verbal utilisé pour décrire une action passée en cours de déroulement, inachevée ou répétitive ; en français, l'imparfait de l'indicatif.deGrammatischer Term, der eine Verbform oder Zeitform bezeichnet, die eine andauernde, wiederholte oder unvollendete Handlung in der Vergangenheit ausdrückt.ptNa gramática, tempo verbal que expressa uma ação passada habitual, contínua ou repetida, sem indicar seu término. Em português, corresponde geralmente ao pretérito imperfeito.zh语法术语，指表示过去持续、反复或未完成的动作的动词时态（未完成体/未完成过去时）；也泛指不完美、有缺陷的事物。arمصطلح نحوي يدل على صيغة زمنية للفعل تُستعمل للتعبير عن فعل مستمر أو متكرر أو غير مكتمل في الماضي. ويُقابله في العربية الفعل الماضي المستمر أو الماضي الناقص.

1. Grammatical tense B2 formal

   A verb tense used to describe an ongoing, habitual, or incomplete action in the past, often translated as 'was/were doing' or 'used to do'.

   • In French, the imperfect is frequently used to set a scene in a story.
   • The student practiced conjugating the imperfect of regular -ar verbs in Spanish.
   • When describing past weather, the imperfect is more appropriate than the preterite.
   • She used the imperfect to talk about her childhood routines.

   ruИмперфектespretérito imperfectofrImparfait (temps grammatical)deImperfektptImperfeitozh未完成体arالماضي الناقص

   Sinónimos: past progressive

2. Flawed or defective thing B1 formal

   An item or being that is not perfect, containing defects or shortcomings.

   • The shop sold imperfects at a reduced price.
   • He embraced his own imperfections as part of his unique character.
   • The pottery had a few small imperfections but was still functional.
   • In nature, nothing is perfect; every organism has its imperfections.

   ruНесовершенствоesobjeto o ser imperfectofrChose imparfaitedeMangelhaftesptImperfeiçãozh不完美之物arنَقْص

   Sinónimos: irregularrejectsecond

   Antónimos: idealparagonperfection

• imperfects plural form
• imperfects' possessive plural form
• imperfect's possessive singular form