Imperfectly: meaning, definitions and examples

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imperfectly

 

[ ษชmหˆpษœrfษชktli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

quality description

Imperfectly refers to something done in a way that does not achieve perfection or completeness. It highlights shortcomings or flaws in a particular action or state. This term is often used to describe performance, execution, or results that do not meet an ideal standard. It can apply to various scenarios, from artistic endeavors to interpersonal relations.

Synonyms

defectively, faultily, inadequately, insufficiently

Examples of usage

  • He imperfectly understood the instructions.
  • The painting was imperfectly executed.
  • She imperfectly modeled the dance moves.
  • Their relationship was imperfectly defined.
  • The project was imperfectly completed.

Translations

Translations of the word "imperfectly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imperfeitamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unvollkommen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak sempurna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะพัะบะพะฝะฐะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niedoskonale

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅฎŒๅ…จใซ (fukanzen ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imparfaitement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imperfectamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kusurlu olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์™„์ „ํ•˜๊ฒŒ (bulwanjeonhage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบูŠุฑ ูƒุงู…ู„ (bshkl ghr kaml)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nedokonalรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nedokonalo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅฎŒ็พŽๅœฐ (bรน wรกnmฤ›i de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepopolnoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณfullkomlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะผะตะปัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ“ (arasrulqopilad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ natamam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ imperfectamente

Etymology

The word 'imperfectly' originates from the combination of the prefix 'im-', which denotes negation, and the root 'perfect', derived from the Latin 'perfectus', meaning 'complete' or 'finished'. The transition into English occurred around the 14th century when Latin influence was high due to its role in academia and theology. The suffix '-ly', used to form adverbs, suggests manner or degree, further indicating how something deviates from perfection. Thus, 'imperfectly' embedded itself into the English lexicon to articulate the absence of flawlessness in various contexts, describing actions, objects, or conditions that lack thoroughness or excellence. This adverb has since been integral in both formal and informal discourse, symbolizing a common human experience of striving yet falling short of perfection.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,229, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.