imperfection
noun
an imperfect detail; flaw.
imperfections
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pluralof imperfection.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At these tiny dimensions, even seemingly insignificant imperfections can influence the sharpness of astronomical images.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
The film frames their lapses in rigor as the joys of being a teenager, rather than imperfections — or worse, weakness in the pursuit of glory.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
Or it could be worry that comes from helping the children understand a plan designed to protect them from their weaknesses requires a discussion of those imperfections.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
“It’s a life lesson right, maybe we all should embrace our imperfections a bit more.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Stored electrical energy is discharged by sparking, a common bug in new accelerators that was customarily eliminated by polishing down any interior imperfections attracting the discharge.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
