perfection

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• (US) IPA ^(key): /pɚˈfɛkʃən/

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Noun

Singular perfection

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Perfection is the state or quality of having no mistakes, problems, or negative aspects.
   • Antonym: imperfection

   I don't expect perfection from teachers, but I do expect honesty and hard work.

   The painting represents an ideal of human perfection.

2. (uncountable) Perfection is the process of making something perfect.

   In the perfection of the show, a number of significant changes were made.

Related words

• perfect