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

Design for reliable drafts that require structured review rather than aiming for unedited perfection. — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

And funnily enough, the obsession The Bear’s characters have with perfection and process mirrors the neuroticism of modern television itself. — Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

And Bernard is a rookie playing for a QB who demands precision and perfection. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The country has over 300 mountains, so seeing peak perfection here is easy. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 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