IMPERFECTION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

imperfection

noun

ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən

Definition of imperfection

as in defect

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the shirt was marked down because of a minor imperfection

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Recent Examples of imperfection The irregularity helps disguise the inevitable imperfections that come with exposure to weather and life in the country. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 The fluid, creamy formula offers medium, buildable coverage for imperfections that still leaves skin looking like skin. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Marie Claire notes the irony that even acceptance of imperfection can require deliberate application. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Qubits are exceedingly susceptible to environmental noise and regulate imperfections. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imperfection

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Autonomous navigation Transcatheter closure is a minimally invasive technique that repairs structural heart defects without open-heart surgery.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) conducts screenings on the general population for those between 14 and 35 years old and found that one in every 300 people has a life-threatening heart defect.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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Cardiac arrhythmia ablation, according to the British Heart Foundation, is when heat or cold energy is used to create tiny scars in the heart to block faulty signals and restore a typical heartbeat.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Wildfire burn scars increase the chances for flash-flooding events.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

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