perfection

/pə'fekʃn/

Thân thiện

A student strives for perfection in her calligraphy practice.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act or process of making something perfect: The action of improving something until it reaches its best possible state.
   • An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept: Something or someone that perfectly represents an idea or standard.
   • The state of being without a flaw or defect: The quality or condition of being completely excellent, faultless, or ideal.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The chef's constant practice led to the perfection of his signature dish. (Here, "perfection" refers to the process of making the dish perfect.)
  • She is the very perfection of grace and elegance. (In this example, "perfection" is a perfect embodiment of the concept of grace.)
  • The diamond was of such perfection that it was priceless. (This usage describes the state of being flawless.)

Advanced Usage

• "to perfection": Perfectly; in a way that could not be better.
  • The steak was cooked to perfection.
• "a search for perfection": A continuous effort to achieve an ideal state.
  • His search for perfection often delayed the project's completion.

Variants and Related Words

• Perfect (adj): Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
  • It was a perfect day.
• Perfect (verb): To make something completely free from faults or defects, or as close to such a condition as possible.
  • He spent years perfecting his technique.
• Perfectionist (n): A person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection.
  • As a perfectionist, she revised the document ten times.

Synonyms

• Ideal: Satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.
• Flawlessness: The quality of having no mistakes or marks; perfect condition.
• Excellence: The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.

Antonyms

• Imperfection: A fault, blemish, or undesirable feature.
• Defect: A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.
• Flaw: A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object.

Related Idioms

• "Perfection is the enemy of good": A saying meaning that insisting on perfect results can prevent the completion of good or satisfactory results.
  • We need to publish the report now; remember, perfection is the enemy of good.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of making something perfect
2. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
3. the state of being without a flaw or defect

Từ đồng nghĩa

• paragon
• idol
• beau ideal
• flawlessness
• ne plus ultra