Imperfect
/ɪmˈpɜːr.fɪkt/noun
Not perfect; lacking completeness or flawlessness.
Did you know?The term 'imperfect' derives from Latin roots that suggest a lack of completion, hinting at deeper existential themes of human experience and the quest for perfection.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
imperfectus
“Not fully completed or developed.”
Old French
Old French
imparfait
“Not perfect, flawed.”
Middle English
Middle English
imperfecte
“Deficient or lacking perfection.”
Modern English
English
imperfect
“Describing something that is not perfect, often used in moral or aesthetic contexts.”
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