imperfection

Definitions of imperfection
  1. noun
    the state or an instance of being imperfect
    synonyms: défectuosité
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    infaillibilité, perfection
    the state of being without a flaw or defect
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    défaut
    a flaw or weak point
    défaut
    an imperfection in an object or machine
    défectuosité
    the state of being defective
    défectuosité, insuffisance
    a lack of competence
    défaut, pépin
    a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
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    état
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
  2. noun
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
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    grain de beauté, tache de vin
    a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
    copeau, éclat
    a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
    bosse, enfoncement
    an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
    égratignure
    an indication of damage
    tache
    a blemish made by dirt
    comédon, point noir
    a black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin
    tache
    an irregularly shaped spot
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    apparance, aspect visuel
    outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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