Definitions for: Perfection


[n] the act of making something perfect
[n] an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
[n] the state of being without a flaw or defect



Webster (1913) Definition: Per*fec"tion, n. [F. perfection, L. perfectio.]
1. 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. A quality, endowment, or acquirement completely excellent;
an ideal faultlessness; especially, the divine attribute
of complete excellence. --Shak.

What tongue can her perfections tell? --Sir P.
Sidney.

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


Per*fec"tion, v. t.
To perfect. [Obs.] --Foote.

Synonyms: beau ideal, flawlessness, idol, ne plus ultra, paragon

Antonyms: imperfection, imperfectness

See Also: cultivation, culture, dream, fare-thee-well, finish, ideal, improvement, intactness, polish, refinement, state

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