in effect
- s exerting force or influence
- r in actuality or reality or fact
imperfect
- n a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
- a not perfect; defective or inadequate
had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities
imperfect mortals
drainage here is imperfect - s wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings