imperfect

Words with a similar base: imperfect, imperfect_tense

'imperfect'

[progressive.n.01] as in: a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

'imperfect'

[imperfect.a.01] as in: not perfect; defective or inadequate

Examples:
had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities
imperfect mortals
drainage here is imperfect

'imperfect'

[fallible.s.01] as in: wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g.

divine beings

Examples:
I'm only a fallible human
frail humanity

Origins

					imperfect (English)
├── im- (English)
└── perfect (English)
    └── perfit (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── parfit (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            └── perfectus (Latin)

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