imperfection
noun/ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,582 most common English word
Meaning
A fault, flaw, or small defect that prevents something from being perfect.
Example sentence
She noticed every small imperfection in the painting but still thought it was beautiful.
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