IMPERFECT

• (noun) a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

  synonyms : continuous tense , imperfect tense , progressive , progressive tense

• (adj.) not perfect; defective or inadequate

  "had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities", "imperfect mortals", "drainage here is imperfect"

• (adj.) wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

  "I'm only a fallible human", "frail humanity"

  synonyms : fallible , frail , weak

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