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This perfection is the restoration of man to the state of holiness from which he fell, by creating him anew in Christ Jesus, and restoring to him that image and likeness of God which he has lost.
Adam Clarke

Meaning of "perfection" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PERFECTION

From Latin perfectiō a completing, from perficere to finish.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PERFECTION

perfection  [pəˈfɛkʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PERFECTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Perfection is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PERFECTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

perfection

Perfection

Perfection is, broadly, a state of completeness and flawlessness. The term "perfection" is actually used to designate a range of diverse, if often kindred, concepts. These concepts have historically been addressed in a number of discrete disciplines, notably mathematics, physics, chemistry, ethics, aesthetics, ontology, and theology.

Definition of perfection in the English dictionary

The first definition of perfection in the dictionary is the act of perfecting or the state or quality of being perfect. Other definition of perfection is the highest degree of a quality, etc. Perfection is also an embodiment of perfection.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PERFECTION


affection
əˈfɛkʃən
autoinfection
ˌɔːtəʊɪnˈfɛkʃən
collection
kəˈlɛkʃən
confection
kənˈfɛkʃən
connection
kəˈnɛkʃən
correction
kəˈrɛkʃən
defection
dɪˈfɛkʃən
detection
dɪˈtɛkʃən
direction
dɪˈrɛkʃən
disaffection
ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən
imperfection
ˌɪmpəˈfɛkʃən
infection
ɪnˈfɛkʃən
postinfection
ˌpəʊstɪnˈfɛkʃən
protection
prəˈtɛkʃən
refection
rɪˈfɛkʃən
section
ˈsɛkʃən
selection
sɪˈlɛkʃən
superinfection
ˌsuːpərɪnˈfɛkʃən
transfection
trænsˈfɛkʃən
unperfection
ˌʌnpəˈfɛkʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PERFECTION

perfect tense
perfecta
perfectation
perfecter
perfecti
perfectibilian
perfectibilism
perfectibilist
perfectibility
perfectible
perfectionate
perfectionism
perfectionist
perfectionistic
perfective
perfectively
perfectiveness
perfectivity
perfectly
perfectness

WORDS THAT END LIKE PERFECTION

accreditation
action
addiction
attraction
auction
construction
course of action
court of competent jurisdiction
fiction
function
inspection
instruction
interaction
introduction
out of action
production
reaction
reduction
reproduction
satisfaction
transaction

Synonyms and antonyms of perfection in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PERFECTION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «perfection» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of perfection

Translation of «perfection» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PERFECTION

Find out the translation of perfection to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of perfection from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «perfection» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

尽善尽美
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

perfección
570 millions of speakers

English

perfection
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पूर्णता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كَمَالٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

совершенство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

perfeição
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিপূর্ণতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

perfection
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kesempurnaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Perfektion
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

完璧
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

완벽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kesempurnaan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự hoàn thiện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முழுமையாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

परिपूर्णता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mükemmellik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

perfezione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

doskonałość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

досконалість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

perfecțiune
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κρουστά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

perfeksie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

perfektion
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

perfeksjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of perfection

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERFECTION»

The term «perfection» is very widely used and occupies the 10.676 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PERFECTION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «perfection» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «perfection» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about perfection

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10 QUOTES WITH «PERFECTION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word perfection.
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Aristotle
Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.
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Louis Auchincloss
Perfection irritates as well as it attracts, in fiction as in life.
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Kevyn Aucoin
Perfection is boring. If a face doesn't have mistakes, it's nothing.
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Adrienne Bailon
I'm very open and honest, and I feel like it's important for women to hear that we're not perfect; none of us are perfect. And sometimes we aspire to have these ideas in our heads of what perfection is, and I probably would've been better off if I'd left myself alone.
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Jose Bergamin
To be thirsty and to drink water is the perfection of sensuality rarely achieved. Sometimes you drink water; other times you are thirsty.
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Kobe Bryant
I'm chasing perfection.
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Charles Buck
There is also a perfection of degrees, by which a person performs all the commands of God, with the full exertion of all his powers, without the least defect. This is what the law of God requires, but what the saints cannot attain to in this life.
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William Ellery Channing
Fix your eyes on perfection and you make almost everything speed towards it.
9
Sam Claflin
I'm somewhat of a perfectionist, I think, and I strive for perfection.
10
Adam Clarke
This perfection is the restoration of man to the state of holiness from which he fell, by creating him anew in Christ Jesus, and restoring to him that image and likeness of God which he has lost.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERFECTION»

Discover the use of perfection in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to perfection and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Perfection: A Memoir of Betrayal and Renewal
A young widow profiles the seemingly idyllic life she shared with her husband and young daughter, her devastation over the pulmonary embolism that abruptly ended her husband's life, and her shocked discovery that he had been unfaithful to ...
Julie Metz, 2009
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Perfection
Tangled in the intrigue, Allie finds herself tied to Bryan by more than erotic fun. The pursuit of perfection leads them down new paths of pleasure, but curing Bryan could spell the end of their adventure.
Summer Devon, 2005
3
Complexion Perfection (Large Print 16pt)
In this practical and moving how-to guide, celebrity facialist Kate Somerville shares her years of experience for getting skin glowing.
Kate Somerville, 2011
4
THE CASE AGAINST PERFECTION
What is wrong with re-engineering genetics? In this work, Sandel argues that the pursuit of perfection is flawed for reasons that go beyond safety and fairness.
Michael J Sandel, 2009
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In Search of Perfection: Reinventing Kitchen Classics
This series looks at the provenance of these dishes, how to source the ingredients and what to look for, and how to cook them to perfection. It includes tips on how to cook the ingredients.
Heston Blumenthal, 2006
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Perfection
Perfection will help you see how life's imperfections are part of the perfect journey through life. It will change how you view your life and the meaning of your existence...
Vito DeLuca, 2007
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Perfection
About the AuthorAlexandra Hunter was diagnosed as anorexic at 15 years old and in the seven years that followed she was in and out of psychiatric hospitals.
Alexandra Hunter, 2011
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Perfection
Sarasota Police Detectives Sophia Tregaskis and Jim Fallon race against time to stop an obsessed serial killer who is targeting seriously obese women and killing them in a ritualistic manner. 15,000 first printing.
Walter Satterthwait, 2006
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The Roger Federer Story: Quest for Perfection
Regarded by many as the greatest tennis player in the history of the sport, this authoritative biography is based on many exclusive interviews with Federer and his family as well as the author's experience covering the international tennis ...
Rene Stauffer, 2007
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The Way of Perfection
Teresa of Avila's "The Way of Perfection" is her guide to achieving a greater sense of spirituality and closeness with God.
Saint Teresa of Avila, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERFECTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term perfection is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sheer Perfection: J.Lo Turns 46 in Sexy Style, with Casper at Her Side!
Always known for pushing the fashion envelope, Jennifer Lopez may have just outdone herself at her 46th birthday bash at 1OAK in ... «Extra, Jul 15»
2
Audi improves on perfection
Audi improves on perfection. WHEN Audi launched the R8 in 2007 it took the high-end sports car market by storm. By Tristan Young. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Utopianism is a pursuit of perfection
Their argument is mainly based on the common belief that a utopian society is akin to the fantasies of idealism and perfection, therefore the ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
4
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil says Emirates stadium is 'cut to perfection
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Özil has heaped praise on the Emirates stadium's ground staff ahead of today's pre-season friendlies. Wolfsburg take ... «Turkish Football, Jul 15»
5
Chamberfest: Dumay, Vanden Eynden partners in sublime perfection
French violinist Augustin Dumay is this year's Chamberfest literal poster boy, his steely gaze and patrician forehead looming large all over the ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 15»
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'Magic' Rye Is Aging New Whiskey to Perfection in Only 120 Days
“The faster the better” seems to be our mantra, until it comes to fine wine and spirits where age usually equals quality. There is, however, a new ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
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I Don't Need Perfection (or Thank You, Taylor Swift)
Or, more accurately, I used to have a really poor definition for the word "hate." "I hate Taylor Swift and all her music," I'd say to my partner as my ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
8
Racing driver Frank Matich sought mechanical perfection
Added to Matich's obvious driving ability was his passionate devotion to mechanical perfection: if it wasn't accurate he wouldn't drive it, as one ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
9
The quest for perfection
Perfection or Nothing, we say. This theme can be clearly seen in the election rigging fiasco, which hopefully has been clearly laid to rest by the ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
10
100 serie celebrates the identical perfection of mass-production
'100 serie' celebrates the identical perfection in industrial products. the invitational project asked five norwegian design studios to contribute ... «Designboom, Jul 15»

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