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Noun: perfection  pu(r)'fek-shun
  1. The state of being without a flaw or defect
    "The diamond's perfection made it extremely valuable";
    - flawlessness, ne plus ultra
     
  2. An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
    "Her performance was absolute perfection";
    - paragon, idol, beau idéal
     
  3. The act of making something perfect
    "The chef's perfection of the recipe took years of practice"

Derived forms: perfections

See also: imperfect, perfect

Type of: ideal, improvement, state

Encyclopedia: Perfection