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Q: How is the word 'perfect' distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of perfect are entire , intact , and whole . While all these words mean "not lacking or faulty in any particular," perfect implies the soundness and the excellence of every part, element, or quality of a thing frequently as an unattainable or theoretical state. // a perfect set of teeth

Q: In what contexts can 'entire' take the place of 'perfect'?

In some situations, the words entire and perfect are roughly equivalent. However, entire implies perfection deriving from integrity, soundness, or completeness of a thing. // the entire Beethoven corpus

Q: When is it sensible to use 'intact' instead of 'perfect'?

While in some cases nearly identical to perfect , intact implies retention of perfection of a thing in its natural or original state. // the boat survived the storm intact

Q: When could 'whole' be used to replace 'perfect'?

While the synonyms whole and perfect are close in meaning, whole suggests a completeness or perfection that can be sought, gained, or regained. // felt like a whole person again after vacation

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as in ideal

being entirely without fault or flaw a stunningly perfect performance—not the slightest mistake—won her the gold medal in women's figure skating

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as in simple

having no exceptions or restrictions living in perfect happiness in the country

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as in whole

not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it I have a perfect recollection of that conversation

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as in to complete

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation

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as in to improve

to make better an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes

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How is the word perfect distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of perfect are entire, intact, and whole. While all these words mean "not lacking or faulty in any particular," perfect implies the soundness and the excellence of every part, element, or quality of a thing frequently as an unattainable or theoretical state.

a perfect set of teeth

In what contexts can entire take the place of perfect?

In some situations, the words entire and perfect are roughly equivalent. However, entire implies perfection deriving from integrity, soundness, or completeness of a thing.

the entire Beethoven corpus

When is it sensible to use intact instead of perfect?

While in some cases nearly identical to perfect, intact implies retention of perfection of a thing in its natural or original state.

the boat survived the storm intact

When could whole be used to replace perfect?

While the synonyms whole and perfect are close in meaning, whole suggests a completeness or perfection that can be sought, gained, or regained.

felt like a whole person again after vacation