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perfection

[C/U] Both
pl: perfections

This word carries a heavy emotional weight, often oscillating between a positive ideal of excellence and a negative pressure of unattainable standards. When describing a result, it suggests a crystalline, flawless state where nothing can be added or removed without ruining the effect. In a process-oriented context, it shifts from a static state to a dynamic movement toward completion. It implies a rigorous, iterative refinement where the goal is the elimination of every single error or deficiency.

Uncountable when referring to the abstract quality of being flawless. Countable when referring to a specific object or person that embodies the ideal standard.

💬Conversación Casual

🎬Tuesday afternoon; Jackson has sent Maya a link to his new 'decentralized AI' landing page.
Jackson

Just tweaked the UX. It's absolute perfection now, right?

Jackson
Maya
Maya

It's a broken link. Give it a rest.

💡
Jackson uses 'perfection' to describe his work in an attempt to sound professional and successful, while Maya uses the phrasal verb 'give it a rest' to tell him to stop bothering her with his failed projects.

Meanings

Noun
[a state or quality]

The state or quality of being free from all flaws; complete excellence.

"The pianist played the piece with absolute perfection."

Noun
[a thing]

A thing that is faultless or represents the highest possible standard.

"This chocolate cake is sheer perfection."

Noun
[an action]

The action of completing or bringing something to a finished state.

"The artist spent years on the perfection of her technique."

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