"imperf" meaning in English

See imperf in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} imperf (not comparable)
  1. (grammar) Abbreviation of imperfect. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable Alternative form of: imperfect Categories (topical): Grammar
    Sense id: en-imperf-en-adj-XO6kEqJH Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
  2. (philately) Clipping of imperforate or imperforated. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable Alternative form of: imperforate, imperforated Categories (topical): Philately
    Sense id: en-imperf-en-adj-w1tzjsqd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 65 Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, philately

Noun

Forms: imperfs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} imperf (plural imperfs)
  1. (philately) An imperforated stamp. Categories (topical): Philately
    Sense id: en-imperf-en-noun-xHexi9PE Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, philately

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for imperf meaning in English (2.4kB)

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