Definitions for perfection
pərˈfɛk ʃənper·fec·tion

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. perfection, flawlessness, ne plus ultra(noun)

   the state of being without a flaw or defect

2. paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal(noun)

   an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

3. perfection(noun)

   the act of making something perfect

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. perfection(Noun)

   The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing requisite is wanting; entire development; consummate culture, skill, or moral excellence; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence; maturity; as, perfection in an art, in a science, or in a system; perfection in form or degree; fruits in perfection.

2. perfection(Noun)

   A quality, endowment, or acquirement completely excellent; an ideal; faultlessness; especially, the divine attribute of complete excellence.

   What tongue can her perfections tell? -

3. perfection(Noun)

   To perfection, in the highest degree of excellence; perfectly; as, to imitate a model to perfection.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Perfection(noun)

   the quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing requisite is wanting; entire development; consummate culture, skill, or moral excellence; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence; maturity; as, perfection in an art, in a science, or in a system; perfection in form or degree; fruits in perfection

2. Perfection(noun)

   a quality, endowment, or acquirement completely excellent; an ideal faultlessness; especially, the divine attribute of complete excellence

3. Perfection(verb)

   to perfect

Origin: [F. perfection, L. perfectio.]

Freebase(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Perfection

   Perfection is, broadly, a state of completeness and flawlessness. The term "perfection" is actually used to designate a range of diverse, if often kindred, concepts. These concepts have historically been addressed in a number of discrete disciplines, notably mathematics, physics, chemistry, ethics, aesthetics, ontology, and theology.

How to pronounce perfection?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of perfection in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of perfection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of perfection in a Sentence

1. Josh Stein:

   They were priced to perfection.

2. Gustave Flaubert:

   Perfection is the enemy of the good.

3. H. Jackson Jr. Brown:

   Strive for excellence, not perfection.

4. Edgar Quinet:

   The perfection of art is to conceal art.

5. Aristotle:

   Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.

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