perfection
UK: pəˈfekʃn | US: pərˈfekʃn
n. the state or quality of being perfect
n. the act of making something flawless or complete
n. a person or thing considered to represent the highest standard
The word "perfection" originates from the Latin perfectio (completion), derived from perficere ("to finish" or "to complete"), combining per- (thoroughly) and facere (to do/make). The morpheme "perfect" retains its core meaning of completeness, while "-ion" transforms it into a noun denoting the state or result of that action. Over time, "perfection" evolved to emphasize an ideal standard of flawlessness, reflecting both literal completion and abstract excellence.
She strives for perfection in every piece of art she creates.
The chef’s dish was praised for its near perfection in flavor and presentation.
Perfection is an admirable goal, but it’s important to embrace progress.
The manuscript underwent multiple edits in pursuit of perfection.
His performance was hailed as the perfection of classical technique.