Perfection

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /pərˈfɛkʃən/

Definitions of perfection

noun the state or quality of being perfect; the highest degree of excellence

Example Sentences

A1 Perfection is not necessary, just do your best.

A2 The garden was a picture of perfection, with every flower in place.

B1 He was a perfectionist, always striving for perfection in his work.

B2 The performance was flawless, a true display of perfection.

C1 Perfection is subjective and can vary from person to person.

C2 The chef's dish was a culinary perfection, delighting all who tasted it.

adjective perfect; excellent; flawless

Example Sentences

A1 She always strives for perfection in her work.

A2 His painting was far from perfection, but it showed potential.

B1 The chef's dish was a masterpiece of perfection, with every detail meticulously executed.

B2 The team worked tirelessly to achieve perfection in their performance.

C1 The architect's design was a testament to his pursuit of perfection in every aspect.

C2 The musician's performance was nothing short of perfection, leaving the audience in awe.

Examples of perfection in a Sentence

formal The artist spent countless hours striving for perfection in every brushstroke.

informal She always aims for perfection in everything she does.

slang Dude, that pizza was absolute perfection!

figurative Her dance performance was like a symphony of perfection.

Grammatical Forms of perfection

past tense

perfected

plural

perfections

comparative

more perfect

superlative

most perfect

present tense

perfects

future tense

will perfect

perfect tense

has perfected

continuous tense

is perfecting

singular

perfection

positive degree

perfect

infinitive

to perfect

gerund

perfecting

participle

perfected

Origin and Evolution of perfection

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'perfection' comes from the Latin word 'perfectio', which is derived from the verb 'perficere' meaning 'to complete' or 'to finish'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'perfection' has come to signify the state of being without flaws or defects, the highest attainable standard of excellence in something.