perfect

per

ˈpɜr

pēr

fect

fɪkt

fikt

/ˈpɜːfɪkt/

Definition & Meaning of "perfect"in English

perfect

ADJECTIVE

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

best

flawless

ideal

impeccable

seamless

Examples

He 's the perfect candidate for the job with all his experience.

Jimmy is the perfect student, always paying attention in class.

without any flaws or deviations

accurate

correct

exact

nice

precise

Examples

The watch showed the perfect time, down to the second.

The artist drew a perfect circle with a compass.

indicating totality or completeness, often for emphasis

absolute

complete

dead

downright

outright

Examples

He 's a perfect stranger — I've never seen him before.

That was a perfect disaster from start to finish.

(grammar) indicating a completed action or state

Examples

She struggled with using the perfect tense correctly until she practiced more.

Her use of the past perfect tense was perfect for indicating actions that occurred before another past event.

(of a number) equal to the sum of its proper divisors

Examples

Perfect numbers are rare and grow very large quickly.

Mathematicians have studied perfect numbers since ancient Greece.

(of an insect) having all adult features fully developed, especially wings and reproductive organs

Examples

The butterfly emerged as a perfect insect after metamorphosis.

Only perfect insects can reproduce and fly.

(of a flower) having both male and female reproductive organs

Examples

Perfect flowers can self-pollinate in some species.

Many plants with perfect flowers rely on insects for pollination.

referring to intervals or chords that are considered harmonically complete or stable, such as the perfect fifth or perfect octave

Examples

A perfect fifth interval creates a harmonious and balanced sound.

The melody ended on a perfect octave, giving it a sense of resolution.

exactly right or ideal for a particular purpose or situation; having all the desired qualities with no flaws

Examples

This track is perfect for racing because of its smooth surface and sharp turns.

The weather today is perfect for a picnic by the lake.

to perfect

VERB

to make something as excellent or flawless as possible

hone

Transitive: to perfect sth

Examples

The chef worked to perfect the recipe for the signature dish.

The musician practiced tirelessly to perfect the performance for the concert.

to make a legal claim, title, or interest complete and enforceable according to law

Transitive

Examples

The lender must perfect the security interest by filing the proper documents.

She perfected her lien on the property by taking possession.

Perfect

NOUN

a verb tense that shows a completed action or state, often relative to another time

Examples

In " She has left, " the verb is in the perfect.

The perfect often uses " have " or " had " with a past participle.

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Definition & Meaning of "perfect"in English

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