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

Wetter stressed that parents shouldn’t aim for perfection but awareness. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025

As a state championship contender, the Bearcats strive for perfection. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025

Your inner child has been waiting for your attention — not your perfection. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025

Advertisement By the end, Eternity suggests that the afterlife looks less like perfection and more like full understanding. —Jp Mangalindan, Time, 26 Nov. 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