imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
Examples of imperfection in a Sentence
He detected several imperfections in the surface of the jewel.
She tried to hide the imperfection in the cloth.
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That process creates an extremely pure, orderly crystal structure, reducing imperfections that slow the flow of electrical charge.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
The Gophers defense was nothing but imperfections.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Nov. 2025
And that being able to laugh at myself and being able to recognize those imperfections is, just maybe, a sign of some actual maturity.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
The same is also true of shallow hyperpigmentation and even some spots and imperfections.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
The Gophers defense was nothing but imperfections.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Nov. 2025
And that being able to laugh at myself and being able to recognize those imperfections is, just maybe, a sign of some actual maturity.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
The same is also true of shallow hyperpigmentation and even some spots and imperfections.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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imperfection
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im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən
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