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imperfect

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Not perfect; flawed or incomplete.

Example Sentence:

- Despite being an imperfect effort, the painting still managed to captivate the audience with its raw emotion.

- The old house had its charm in its imperfect state, with chipped paint and creaky floors.

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A tense or mood indicating an incomplete or ongoing action or state.

Example Sentence:

- The usage of the imperfect in this passage conveyed a sense of continuous growth and development.

- Latin has both the imperfect and perfect tenses to differentiate between incomplete and completed actions.

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To make imperfect or flawed.

Example Sentence:

- The artist intentionally chose to imperfect the sculpture by leaving deliberate cracks in its surface.

- The exposure to extreme weather conditions over time will imperfect the surface of the stone monuments.

Part of Speech: adverb

Definition: In an imperfect manner; not perfectly.

Example Sentence:

- Although she danced imperfectly, her passion and enthusiasm shined through.

- The system was designed to function imperfectly under certain circumstances, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.

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