imperfection Definition
im·per·fec·tion (im′pər fek′s̸hən)
noun
- the quality or condition of being imperfect
- a shortcoming; defect; fault; blemish
Etymology: ME imperfeccioun < OFr imperfection < LL imperfectio
imperfection Synonyms
imperfection Usage Examples
Preposition: of
world: Being perfect, God could not change, and divine perfection could not be affected by the sufferings and imperfections of the world.
Converse of object
- conceal: With an incredibly light caress, it conceals imperfections for an even matt complexion.
- hide: Continuous Coverage SPF 15 will hide imperfections on the face.
- remove: Skin can be improved quickly, imperfections easily removed.
- correct: Achieve few instructions on how to correct earlier credit history imperfections.
- accept: Good signs: You are aware of your partner's faults and are able to accept some imperfections.
- cause: Dust and other particles can scratch the surface of your disk, causing imperfections in copying and playback.
Preposition: in
- surface: Hammer finish powders produce a controlled pattern which hides imperfections in the product surface.
- market: Unemployment caused by supply-side factors results from imperfections in the labor market.
Adjective modifier
- slight: A slight imperfection is visible where the curve reverses under the word " Victoria " .
- facial: Four mini role plays aim to help students explore feelings around facial imperfection.
- minor: The angle of the sunlight cast the minor imperfections on the rock surface into relief.
- tiny: Something about the diamond did not form correctly, or there are tiny imperfections within the stone.
- initial: The study has included the effects of initial imperfections, and has investigated the minor axis bending stresses that are induced.
- physical: Large and very white, my perfect teeth make up for all the other physical imperfections I have.
Noun used with modifier
- skin: Some skin imperfections - albeit minor and only cosmetic in nature - can be a source of misery to many people.
- surface: It is weakened only by surface imperfections, which give everyday glass its fragile reputation.
- market: However, training levy schemes in which the levy depends upon the wage bill are shown to address capital market imperfections only.
- capital: However, training levy schemes in which the levy depends upon the wage bill are shown to address capital market imperfections only.
- labor: Any unemployment is equilibrium unemployment and arises from labor market imperfections.
Browse dictionary entries near imperfection
- ‹ imperfect fungus
- ‹ imperfect flower
- ‹ imperfect
- ‹ imperf
- ‹ impercipient
- ‹ imperceptive
- ‹ imperceptibly
- ‹ imperceptible
- ‹ imperator
- ‹ imperative

