perfection
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per·fec·tion

noun \pər-ˈfek-shən\

Definition of PERFECTION

1
: the quality or state of being perfect: 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

Examples of PERFECTION

  1. She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.
  2. His poetry is pure perfection.

Origin of PERFECTION

Middle English perfeccioun, from Anglo-French perfection, from Latin perfection-, perfectio, from perficere
First Known Use: 13th century

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