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Worse or not as good in quality or state
Comparative for having faults or errors
“The inconclusiveness could be due to the imperfect data used for the analysis and the imperfect models used to analyze the data.”
Comparative for below average in standard or quality
“A person of little musical talent presents an imperfect rendition of a song, yet these imperfections are interesting.”
Comparative for physically damaged, broken or blemished
“The imperfect surface of the moldings was regarded as a disadvantage, especially for those moldings where a good surface quality was required.”
Comparative for damaged or defective in a way that affects something's operability
“All the old, imperfect machinery was to be laid aside, and the long-desired superior Arkwright machinery was to take its place.”
Comparative for in a state that is unfinished or incomplete
“On the other hand, Darwinism is also indebted to the more Romantic view that nature is imperfect and unfinished, creatively evolving as a realm where species can create new roles and niches for themselves.”
Comparative for consisting of disorganized, untidy, or incomplete parts
“These changes involved much labor in consequence of the imperfect arrangement of the schedules, long in use, under which they were reported.”
Comparative for not grammatically or linguistically fluent
“He spoke to me in imperfect English with an indeterminate accent that seemed to live at the back of his throat.”
Comparative for inadequate or limited in amount
“The citizens are better off with an imperfect amount of fireworks compared to having none.”
Comparative for vague, lacking in detail
Comparative for in an impure form due to having been adulterated
Comparative for in a crude or unfinished state
Comparative for not fully mature or developed
Comparative for physically ill or weakened
Comparative for done or performed without method or care
Comparative for weak in character or will
Comparative for not careful or thorough
Comparative for not visually distinct to one's sight or memory
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