perfection

noun

per·​fec·​tion pər-ˈfek-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being perfect: such as

a

: freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness

b

: maturity

c

: the quality or state of being saintly

2

a

: an exemplification of supreme excellence

b

: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence

3

: the act or process of perfecting

Synonyms

• choiceness
• distinction
• excellence
• excellency
• first-rateness
• greatness
• preeminence
• primeness
• superbness
• superiority
• supremacy

Examples of perfection in a Sentence

She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.

His poetry is pure perfection.

Recent Examples on the Web

While the respective visual projects on the Blu-ray discs are quite close to perfection, the recording on the CD allows fans to enjoy the you-are-there vibe of the show. —Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024

Such is the quest for perfection for an offense that might have to score well into the 30s to win a playoff game in Detroit, Minnesota or Philadelphia. —Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024

There is no doubt in my mind that Kim Kardashian’s chaotic visuals and raw lofi aesthetics resonate with an audience craving authenticity over perfection. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Tewksbury will have to overcome some major losses with its former perfection line of Jeremy Insogna, Matthew Cooke and Tyler Barnes all graduating. —Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English perfeccioun, from Anglo-French perfection, from Latin perfection-, perfectio, from perficere

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing perfection

• to perfection

Kids Definition

perfection

noun

per·​fec·​tion pər-ˈfek-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being perfect

2

: a perfect quality or thing

3

: a degree of accuracy or excellence that cannot be bettered

cooked to perfection

4

: the act or process of perfecting