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imperfection

UK/ɪmpə'fekʃ(ə)n/US/.impә'fekʃәn/
A2

Definitions

n.

A flaw or fault; the state of being imperfect.

不完美;瑕疵,缺点。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
im-not, opposite of
+
per-through, thoroughly
+
fectmake, do
+
-ionact, process, state
=imperfection

im- (not) + perfection. The noun of imperfect — a place where something falls short of being fully done. See perfect.

Root fac still carries 273 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.human imperfection人类的缺陷
  • 2.accept imperfection接受不完美
  • 3.minor imperfection小瑕疵

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Every handmade piece has small imperfections.

  • 2.

    He learned to accept his own imperfections.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluralimperfections
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