imperfect
[ im-pur-fikt ]
/ ɪmˈpɜr fɪkt /
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imperfect
/ (ɪmˈpɜːfɪkt) /
adjective
noun
grammar
- the imperfect tense
- a verb in this tense
Derived forms of imperfect
imperfectly, adverbimperfectness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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