perfection — the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈfekʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom's idea of perfection is when I clean my room without being asked three times
- The chef's pursuit of perfection means he tastes every dish at least five times
- His idea of perfection is pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
perfection
NOUN[/pərˈfekʃən/]
the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects
Flawless in every detail
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'perfectio', meaning the state of being completely made or finished. The word combines 'per' (completely) and 'facere' (to make), originally denoting the condition of something brought to completion.
Breakdown
per- (completely) + facere (to make) + -tion (state or condition). The Latin root 'perfectio' developed into Old French 'perfection' before entering Middle English.
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📝Examples
“My mom's idea of perfection is when I clean my room without being asked three times”
“The chef's pursuit of perfection means he tastes every dish at least five times”
“His idea of perfection is pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner”
“The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in her paintings”
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