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imperfectness

Definitions of imperfectness
  1. noun
    the state or an instance of being imperfect
    synonyms: imperfection
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    types:
    failing, weakness
    a flaw or weak point
    flaw
    an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
    defect
    an imperfection in a bodily system
    defect, fault, flaw
    an imperfection in an object or machine
    wart
    an imperfection in someone or something that is suggestive of a wart (especially in smallness or unattractiveness)
    defectiveness, faultiness
    the state of being defective
    myelatelia
    any developmental defect of the spinal cord
    inadequacy, insufficiency
    a lack of competence
    fatigue
    used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress
    flaw
    defect or weakness in a person's character
    blister
    a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
    bug, glitch
    a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
    hole
    a fault
    bugginess
    the state of having bugs
    lameness
    an imperfection or defectiveness
    sickness
    defectiveness or unsoundness
    type of:
    state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
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