Definition of PERFECTION

perfection

Plural: perfections

Noun

  • the state of being without a flaw or defect
  • an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
  • the act of making something perfect
  • The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence.
  • A quality, endowment, or acquirement completely excellent; an ideal; faultlessness; especially, the divine attribute of complete excellence.
  • The process or act of establishing official recognition for a legal claim, generally in the context of security interests.

Verb

  • To perfect.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English perfeccioun, from Old French perfection, from Latin perfectiƍ. Displaced native Old English fulfremednes.

Synonyms

beau ideal, flawlessness, idol, ne plus ultra, paragon, faultlessness, impeccability, infallibility

Antonyms

imperfection

Scrabble Score: 17

perfection: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
perfection: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
perfection: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

perfection: valid Words With Friends Word