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flaw vs imperfection

imperfection vs flaw

flaw and imperfection both are nouns.

flaw is a verb but imperfection is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flaw Yes No Yes No
imperfection Yes No No No
As nouns, imperfection is a hypernym of flaw; that is, imperfection is a word with a broader meaning than flaw:
  • flaw: an imperfection in an object or machine
  • imperfection: the state or an instance of being imperfect
Other hypernyms of flaw include imperfectness.
As nouns, imperfection is a hypernym of flaw; that is, imperfection is a word with a broader meaning than flaw:
  • flaw: an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
  • imperfection: the state or an instance of being imperfect
Other hypernyms of flaw include imperfectness.
flaw (noun) imperfection (noun)
an imperfection in an object or machine the state or an instance of being imperfect
defect or weakness in a person's character
an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
flaw (verb) imperfection (verb)
add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
Difference between flaw and imperfection

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