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What is the root word and meaing for of imperfect?

The root word for "imperfect" is perfect.

Perfect means:

* Complete or flawless: "a perfect score on the test"

* Ideal or exemplary: "a perfect example of a Renaissance painting"

* Whole or entire: "a perfect circle"

The prefix "im-" in "imperfect" means not.

Therefore, "imperfect" means not perfect, or lacking perfection, flawed, or incomplete.

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