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

• choiceness
• distinction
• excellence
• excellency
• first-rateness
• greatness
• preeminence
• primeness
• superbness
• superiority
• supremacy

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

As selective colleges increasingly emphasize authenticity over polished perfection , this distinction has become crucial. —Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

The Spanish chorizo brings smoky depth, while shrimp steams to tender perfection right on top of the rice. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025

Despite her show's beautiful imagery, Meghan encourages others to strive for balance, not perfection. —Janine Henni, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025

But through the years, Kosta Browne has become relentless in their pursuit of perfection and Julien is the right person for the job as his passion has no limits. —Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 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