UNPERFECT

Etymology

Adjective

unperfect (comparative more unperfect, superlative most unperfect)

imperfect

Verb

unperfect (third-person singular simple present unperfects, present participle unperfecting, simple past and past participle unperfected)

(transitive) To mar or destroy the perfection of.

Source: Wiktionary


Un*per"fect, v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + perfect.]

Definition: To mar or destroy the perfection of. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney.

Un*per"fect, a. Etym: [Pref. un- + perfect.]

Definition: Imperfect. [Obs.] Holland.

– Un*per"fect*ly, adv. [Obs.] Hales.

– Un*per"fect*ness, n. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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