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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