perfection
n.
completion, wholeness; improvement, refinement
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.
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perfection
Noun
1. the state of being without a flaw or defect
(synonym) flawlessness, ne plus ultra
(antonym) imperfection, imperfectness
(hypernym) state
(hyponym) dream
(attribute) perfect
2. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
(synonym) paragon, idol, beau ideal
(hypernym) ideal
(hyponym) gold standard
3. the act of making something perfect
(hypernym) improvement
(derivation) perfect, hone
perfection (f)
n.
perfection, completion, refinement
Perfection
(v. t.)
To perfect.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
A quality, endowment, or acquirement completely excellent; an ideal faultlessness; especially, the divine attribute of complete excellence.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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