imperfectly (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
Definition
In a way that is not perfect or is flawed.
Examples
The painting was imperfectly restored, with visible patches.
He spoke English imperfectly, but his meaning was clear.
The machine operated imperfectly, making strange noises.
How to Use imperfectly
- imperfectly understood (collocation)
- Not fully or completely understood. — "The complex scientific theory was imperfectly understood by the general public."
- imperfectly formed (collocation)
- Created or shaped in a way that is not perfect. — "The early stages of the fossil showed an imperfectly formed bone structure."
- imperfectly executed (collocation)
- Carried out or performed in a way that is not perfect. — "The acrobatic stunt was imperfectly executed, leading to a slight stumble."
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