imperfectly

Thân thiện

The child draws a circle imperfectly on the paper.

Definition

Adverb 1. In an imperfect, incomplete, or faulty manner; not perfectly. Indicates that an action is performed or a state exists with flaws, deficiencies, or room for improvement.

Usage

The adverb "imperfectly" is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to describe how an action is done or a quality exists in a flawed or incomplete way. It directly contrasts with "perfectly."

Examples

• The mechanic imperfectly repaired the engine, so it still makes a strange noise.
• She understood the complex theory only imperfectly.
• The ancient text has been imperfectly preserved, with several sections missing.
• The artist's early work shows a talent that was then imperfectly realized.

Advanced Usage

• "Imperfectly competitive market": An economic term for a market structure that does not meet the conditions of perfect competition (e.g., due to monopolies or information asymmetry).
• "Imperfectly remembered": A phrase used to indicate that a memory is not complete or entirely accurate.

Variants and Related Words

• Imperfect (adjective): Having flaws or defects; not complete.
• Imperfection (noun): A fault, flaw, or undesirable feature.

Synonyms

• Faultily
• Deficiently
• Incompletely
• Poorly

Antonyms

• Perfectly
• Flawlessly
• Completely

Related Idioms or Phrases

• To see/understand imperfectly: To have an incomplete or partially incorrect perception or comprehension.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an imperfect or faulty way
   • The lobe was imperfectly developed
   • Miss Bennet would not play at all amiss if she practiced more- Jane Austen

Từ đồng nghĩa

• amiss