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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