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 of perfection

• excellence
• excellency

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

The most influential professionals understand that trust is not built through perfection, but through presence, consistency, and aligned decision-making. —Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

The cast is perfection and Wainwright’s sharp writing is, as always, hilarious, clear-eyed and heartbreaking. —Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026

Go Asymmetrical Design isn't about perfection or clean lines, which can feel sterile. —Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026

Any attempt to repeat such outlandish perfection might not be possible (or advisable). —Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

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

Rhymes for perfection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction

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