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

Second, manage risk by taking incremental steps, piloting solutions, and actively assessing potential downsides, rather than striving for perfection. — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The perfection of their cream shade is driven home by contrast topstitching. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

Taking place about a year after the Clone Wars, the series follows Maul (voiced to menacing perfection by Sam Witwer) and his attempt to regain his power on the planet Janix. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026

And that task, based on conversations Delane has had with defensive backs coach Dave Merritt, is to chase perfection. — Kansas City Star, 25 July 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