perfection
noun
Simple meaning
Being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
perfehkshuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
pɚˈfɛkʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
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.
The state of being without a flaw or defect
law
The process or act of establishing official recognition for a legal claim, generally in the context of security interests.
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This meaning: The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence.
Used this way, perfection is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Nearby words
- beau ideal , rarer, so it draws attention
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More ways to use perfection
- “Achieving perfection is often a challenging and endless journey.”
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Synonyms
Sense: quality or state of being perfect or complete
Antonyms
Sense: quality or state of being perfect or complete
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