imperfection

noun
UK: /ˌɪmpəˈfekʃən/
US: /ˌɪmpərˈfekʃən/

  1. A fault, blemish, or flaw in something.

    1. There is an imperfection on the surface.
    2. The artist noticed a slight imperfection in the sculpture's design.

  2. The state of being imperfect; not being perfect.

    1. We all have imperfections, no one is perfect.
    2. She accepted the imperfections of her handmade pottery with grace.

Synonyms

blemish flaw defect fault

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "imperfection" in English means: A fault, blemish, or flaw in something., The state of being imperfect; not being perfect..

The phonetic transcription of "imperfection" is /ˌɪmpəˈfekʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪmpərˈfekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "imperfection": blemish, flaw, defect, fault.

Example usage of "imperfection": "There is an imperfection on the surface.". More examples on the page.