Imperfection

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ɪmpɚˈfÉ›kʃən/
• Rhymes: -É›kʃən

Origin

From Old French imperfeccion. See - + perfection.

Full definition of imperfection

Noun

1. (uncountable) Those qualities or features that are imperfect; the characteristic, state, or quality of being imperfect.You can accept your imperfection or try to improve.
2. (countable) Something that makes something else less than perfect; a blemish, impurity, error, etc.He loves me despite my imperfections.

Synonyms

• (quality of being imperfect) corruption
• (something that prevents perfection) fault, flaw, mark, problem, weakness

Antonyms

• (quality of being imperfect) flawlessness, perfection