imperfect meaning and definition

IMPERFECT noun

Definition of imperfect (noun)

1. a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
   • synonyms: continuous tense, imperfect tense, progressive, progressive tense

IMPERFECT adjective

Definition of imperfect (adjective)

1. not perfect; defective or inadequate
   • "had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities"; "imperfect mortals"; "drainage here is imperfect"
   • antonym: perfect
2. wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings
   • "I'm only a fallible human"; "frail humanity"
   • synonyms: fallible, frail, weak