perfection

pronunciation

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  • 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

Word Origin

perfection (n.)
early 13c., from Old French perfection "perfection, completeness" (12c.), from Latin perfectionem (nominative perfectio) "a finishing, compling, perfection," noun of action from past participle stem of perficere (see perfect (adj.)).

Antonym

Example

1. The goal isn 't perfection , it is excellence .
2. But if all we identify with is our story , we forget the complete perfection that exists in the present moment .
3. Priced for perfection at 46 times 2010 earnings , any threat to amazon 's competitive position shouldn 't be dismissed lightly .
4. But risk management can never reach perfection .
5. His search for perfection is eternal .

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