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

This fresh and flavorful bolognese sauce comes together in under an hour and is homemade perfection. —Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025

Akin to the philosopher Baruch Spinoza’s ideology, the perfection in the composition of Smith’s images rests in his having that similarly Geometric Order in his mind with the intention of getting closer to God, Molin said. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025

But making art isn’t about perfection. —Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025

Prioritizing perfection, or at least the absence of mistakes, has impacted military leadership culture in many ways. —Davis Winkie, USA Today, 14 Oct. 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