perfect — having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/
Example Sentences
- Nobody's perfect, but my mom's cooking comes pretty close!
- The weather is perfect for a picnic today.
- He thinks he's perfect, but he can't even make instant noodles properly.
perfect
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/]
having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be
The watchmaker finally created a perfect clock after years of work.
The engineer designed a perfect fit for the final piece. (NO FLAWS + EXACTLY RIGHT = PERFECT)
When it's perfect, inspect it, then respect it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin perfectus, the past participle of perficere, meaning 'to complete' or 'to make thoroughly'. It combines per- (thoroughly) and facere (to make), originally denoting something that has been completely finished or brought to completion.
Breakdown
per- (completely, thoroughly) + facere (to make, to do) + -tus (past participle suffix), literally 'thoroughly made' or 'completed'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Nobody's perfect, but my mom's cooking comes pretty close!”
“The weather is perfect for a picnic today.”
“He thinks he's perfect, but he can't even make instant noodles properly.”
“Practice makes perfect, they say.”
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