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单词 imperfection
释义

imperfection

noun

im·​per·​fec·​tion ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən How to pronounce imperfection (audio)
: the quality or state of being imperfect
also : fault, blemish

Synonyms

  • blemish
  • blight
  • blotch
  • defect
  • deformity
  • disfigurement
  • excrescence
  • excrescency
  • fault
  • flaw
  • mar
  • mark
  • pockmark
  • scar
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Example Sentences

He detected several imperfections in the surface of the jewel. She tried to hide the imperfection in the cloth.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

imperfection

noun

im·​per·​fec·​tion ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən How to pronounce imperfection (audio)
1
: the quality or state of having faults or defects : lack of perfection
2
: a small flaw or fault

imperfection

noun

as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the shirt was marked down because of a minor imperfection

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • defect
  • scar
  • blotch
  • flaw
  • distortion
  • deformity
  • blemish
  • irregularity
  • fault
  • mark
  • disfigurement
  • blight
  • mar
  • stain
  • abnormality
  • excrescence
  • weakness
  • spot
  • pockmark
  • bug
  • injury
  • malformation
  • glitch
  • impairment
  • damage
  • misshape
  • excrescency
  • kink
  • taint
  • blur
  • failing
  • blot
  • defacement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • enhancement
  • ornament
  • adornment
  • decoration
  • embellishment
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