imperfection

The definition of imperfection is a fault or blemish, or is the state of having a fault.

(noun)

A tear in a painting or a stain on a sofa are examples of an imperfection.

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See imperfection in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being imperfect
  2. a shortcoming; defect; fault; blemish

Origin: ME imperfeccioun < OFr imperfection < LL imperfectio

See imperfection in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The quality or condition of being imperfect.
  2. Something imperfect; a defect or flaw. See Synonyms at blemish.

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