Definition of perfect
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: being entirely without fault or defect : flawless
a perfect diamond
b
: satisfying all requirements : accurate
c
: corresponding to an ideal standard or abstract concept
a perfect gentleman
e
: legally valid
2
: expert, proficient
practice makes perfect
b
: lacking in no essential detail : complete
d
: absolute, unequivocal
enjoys perfect happiness
e
: of an extreme kind : unmitigated
a perfect brat an act of perfect foolishness
5
: of, relating to, or constituting a verb form or verbal that expresses an action or state completed at the time of speaking or at a time spoken of
7
of a musical interval
: belonging to the consonances unison, fourth, fifth, and octave which become augmented or diminished when raised or lowered by a half step
8a
: sexually mature and fully differentiated
a perfect insect
b
: having both stamens and pistils in the same flower
a perfect flower
perfect
verb
perfected; perfecting; perfects
Definition of perfect (Entry 2 of 3)
perfect
nounDefinition of perfect (Entry 3 of 3)
: the perfect tense of a language
also
: a verb form in the perfect tense
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The first known use of perfect was in the 14th century
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