perfectness

per·fect

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [adjective, noun pur-fikt; verb per-fekt]
- /adjective, noun ˈpɜr fɪkt; verb pərˈfɛkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [adjective, noun pur-fikt; verb per-fekt]
- /adjective, noun ˈpɜr fɪkt; verb pərˈfɛkt/

Definitions of perfectness word

adjective perfectness conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman. 1
adjective perfectness excellent or complete beyond practical or theoretical improvement: There is no perfect legal code. The proportions of this temple are almost perfect. 1
adjective perfectness exactly fitting the need in a certain situation or for a certain purpose: a perfect actor to play Mr. Micawber; a perfect saw for cutting out keyholes. 1
adjective perfectness entirely without any flaws, defects, or shortcomings: a perfect apple; the perfect crime. 1
adjective perfectness accurate, exact, or correct in every detail: a perfect copy. 1
adjective perfectness thorough; complete; utter: perfect strangers. 1

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Origin of perfectness

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; < Latin perfectus, past participle of perficere to finish, bring to completion (per- per- + -fec-, combining form of facere to do1 + -tus past participle suffix); replacing Middle English parfit < Old French < Latin as above

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Parts of speech for Perfectness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Perfectness

perfectness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for perfectness

noun perfectness

idealism — the cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc.
idealisms — the cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc.
impeccability — faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners.
achieving — to bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish: The police crackdown on speeders achieved its purpose.
entireness — Entirety.

All 9 Synonyms of perfectness

Antonyms for perfectness

adjective perfectness

imperfectness — of, relating to, or characterized by defects or weaknesses: imperfect vision.

Just one Antonym for perfectness