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imperfectly
[/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/]
adverb
imperfeitamente
1.
in a manner that is not perfect; with flaws or defects
The translation was imperfectly done, missing some nuances.
A tradução foi feita imperfeitamente, perdendo algumas nuances.
2.
incompletely or inadequately
He understood the instructions imperfectly.
Ele compreendeu as instruções imperfeitamente.
3.
in a defective or faulty way
The system works imperfectly in cold weather.
O sistema funciona imperfeitamente em clima frio.
Synonyms
defectively
inadequately
incompletely
faultily
poorly
Antonyms
perfectly
flawlessly
completely
adequately
correctly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
imperfeitamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
imperfeitamente
standard regional usage
Rio de Janeiro
imperfeitamente
standard regional usage
Portugal
imperfeitamente
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
no arte or science is learned perfectly from the start
practice makes perfect (in contrast with imperfectly done tasks)
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