Definition of imperfect
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: not perfect: such as
a
: defective
b
of a flower
: having stamens or pistils but not both
c
: lacking or not involving sexual reproduction
the imperfect stage of a fungus
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense used to designate a continuing state or an incomplete action especially in the past
3
: not enforceable at law
imperfect
nounDefinition of imperfect (Entry 2 of 2)
: an imperfect tense
also
: the verb form expressing it
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The first known use of imperfect was in the 14th century
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