Imperfections

/ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃənz/ noun

Flaws, defects, or deviations from an ideal standard; qualities or features that prevent something from being perfect.

From Latin 'imperfectus', from 'in-' (not) + 'perfectus' (completed, finished). The concept of perfection originally meant 'completed' rather than 'flawless', so imperfection meant 'incomplete'.

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