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imperfection

imperfection, flaw

noun ahn-pehr-fehk-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin imperfectio

Usage Note

Imperfection is used for both physical flaws (a skin blemish, a surface scratch) and abstract shortcomings (a character flaw, a flaw in reasoning). The adjective imparfait shares the same root. In beauty marketing, the expression corriger les imperfections (to correct imperfections) is ubiquitous.

Examples

"Cette robe a une légère imperfection au col."

Natural Translation

This dress has a slight imperfection at the collar.

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