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Meaning of perfection
The state of being completely free from defects or flaws.
Etymology of perfection
The word "perfection" comes from the Old French "perfection", which is derived from the Latin "perfectio", meaning "completion" or "fulfillment", and is related to the Latin "perfectus", meaning "complete" or "finished"
The Latin "perfectus" is a combination of "per-" (meaning "through" or "thoroughly") and "facere" (meaning "to do" or "to make"), and is related to the Latin "perficere", meaning "to complete" or "to finish"
Synonyms
flawlessness
faultlessness
imperfectionlessness
completeness
wholeness
integrity
perfectionism
exactness
precision
correctness
accuracy
meticulousness
thoroughness
completeness
entirety
thoroughgoingness
comprehensiveness
unity
coherence
consistency
harmony
symmetry
balance
proportion
uniformity
regularity
orderliness
neatness
tidiness
precisionism
fineness
subtlety
nuance
delicacy
refinement
polish
elegance
sophistication
cultivation
culture
finesse
skill
expertise
mastery
virtuosity
artistry
craftsmanship
Definitions
- The state or quality of being perfect, i.e., completely free from defects or flaws
- * The act or process of making something perfect, i.e., completely free from defects or flaws
- * A person or thing that is regarded as perfect, i.e., completely free from defects or flaws
Usage Examples
- The company strives for perfection in all its products and services
- * She spent hours practicing the piano to achieve perfection in her performance
- * The artist's attention to detail and pursuit of perfection are evident in her latest sculpture
Antonyms
imperfection
flaw
defect
fault
shortcoming
weakness
inadequacy
incompleteness
irregularity
disorder
chaos
mess
clutter
disarray
untidiness
sloppiness
carelessness
negligence
impermanence
temporariness
transience
ephemera
fleetingness
fragility
vulnerability
fallibility
error
mistake
blunder
lapse