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

• 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

Wesley would rack up accomplishments with a sparkling air of perfection, then march cheerily forward. —Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025

Their clients around the world report measurable results because speed matters more than perfection when capturing micro moments. —Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025

Some had black sand, others had white, and several strands — including the island’s most pristine, Sugar Beach — imported the powdery perfection to the island. —Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025

Vulnerability often hits harder than polished perfection. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025

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