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PERFECTION
perfection
(noun) the act of making something perfect
paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal
(noun) an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
perfection, flawlessness, ne plus ultra
(noun) the state of being without a flaw or defect
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
perfection (countable and uncountable, plural perfections)
The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence
A quality, endowment, or acquirement completely excellent; an ideal; faultlessness; especially, the divine attribute of complete excellence.
Synonyms
• faultlessness
• flawlessness
• impeccability
• infallibility
Verb
perfection (third-person singular simple present perfections, present participle perfectioning, simple past and past participle perfectioned)
(obsolete, transitive) To perfect.
Source: Wiktionary
Per*fec"tion, n. Etym: [F. perfection, L. perfectio.]
1. The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing requisite is wanting; entire development; consummate culture, skill, or moral excellence; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence; maturity; as, perfection in an art, in a science, or in a system; perfection in form or degree; fruits in perfection.
2. A quality, endowment, or acquirement completely excellent; an ideal faultlessness; especially, the divine attribute of complete excellence. Shak. What tongue can her perfections tell Sir P. Sidney. To perfection, in the highest degree of excellence; perfectly; as, to imitate a model to perfection.
Per*fec"tion, v. t.
Definition: To perfect. [Obs.] Foote.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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