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2. imperfect
adjective. ['ˌɪmˈpɝːfɪkt'] not perfect; defective or inadequate.
Synonyms
Etymology
- imperfect (English)
- im- (English)
- perfect (English)
- perfit (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. imperfect
adjective. ['ˌɪmˈpɝːfɪkt'] wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings.
Antonyms
Etymology
- imperfect (English)
- im- (English)
- perfect (English)
- perfit (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. imperfect
noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɝːfɪkt'] a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going.
Synonyms
Etymology
- imperfect (English)
- im- (English)
- perfect (English)
- perfit (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. tense
noun. ['ˈtɛns'] a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time.
Synonyms
Etymology
- tense (English)
- tens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- tempus (Latin)
- tensus (Latin)
6. tense
adjective. ['ˈtɛns'] pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat').
Synonyms
Etymology
- tense (English)
- tens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- tempus (Latin)
- tensus (Latin)
7. tense
verb. ['ˈtɛns'] increase the tension on.
Etymology
- tense (English)
- tens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- tempus (Latin)
- tensus (Latin)
8. tense
adjective. ['ˈtɛns'] taut or rigid; stretched tight.
Synonyms
Etymology
- tense (English)
- tens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- tempus (Latin)
- tensus (Latin)