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   perfect

   adjective

   • 1. having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be: "life certainly isn't perfect at the moment" Similar idealmodelwithout faultfaultlessflawlessconsummatequintessentialexemplarybestbest-exampleultimatecopybooksuperbexquisitesuperlativeexcellentwonderfulmarvellousbeautifulsublimemagnificentidyllicblissfulutopianunrivalledunequalledmatchlessunparalleledbeyond comparewithout equalsecond to nonetoo good to be trueunmatchedincomparablenonpareilpeerlessinimitableunexcelledunsurpassedunsurpassableinformal:out of this worldterrificfantasticfabulousgreatsuperheavenlygloriousgorgeousstellardivinephenomenalsensationaldreamyfabfabbyfantabulousawesometo die formagicacebrilliantbrillbostingrare:unexampledindefectible
   • ▪ free from any flaw or defect in condition or quality; faultless: "the equipment was in perfect condition" Similar flawlessmintas good as newpristineimpeccableimmaculatesuperbsuperlativeoptimumprimeoptimalpeakexcellentfaultlessas sound as a bellunspoiledunblemishedundamagedspotlessunmarredunimpairedinformal:tip-topA1
   • ▪ precisely accurate; exact: "a perfect circle" Similar exactpreciseaccuratefaithfulcorrectunerringrightclosetruestrictinch-perfectinformal:spot onon the moneyOpposite imperfectfaultydefective
   • ▪ highly suitable for someone or something; exactly right: "with a little help you can create a room that is perfect for you" Similar idealjust rightrightappropriatefittingfitsuitableaptmade to ordertailor-madeveryinformal:spot onjust the job
   • ▪ thoroughly trained in or conversant with: dated "she was perfect in French"
   • 2. absolute; complete (used for emphasis): "a perfect stranger" Similar absolutecompletetotalrealout-and-outthoroughthoroughgoingdownrightuttersheerconsummateunmitigatedunqualifiedveritablein every respectunalloyedinformal:rightfairarchaic:arrant
   • 3. (of a number) equal to the sum of its positive divisors, e.g. the number 6, whose divisors (1, 2, 3) also add up to 6.
   • 4. (of a tense) denoting a completed action or a state or habitual action which began in the past. The perfect tense is formed in English with have or has and the past participle, as in they have eaten and they have been eating (present perfect), they had eaten (past perfect), and they will have eaten (future perfect).
   • 5. (of a flower) having both stamens and carpels present and functional.
   • ▪ denoting the stage or state of a fungus in which the sexually produced spores are formed.
   • ▪ (of an insect) fully adult and (typically) winged.

   verb

   • 1. make (something) completely free from faults or defects; make as good as possible: "he's busy perfecting his bowling technique"
   • ▪ bring to completion; finish: "then urg'd, she perfects her illustrious toils"
   • ▪ complete (a printed sheet of paper) by printing the second side: "the heap was normally printed as white paper in the morning, turned at the midday break, and perfected in the afternoon"
   • ▪ satisfy the necessary conditions or requirements for the transfer of (a gift, title, etc.): "equity will not perfect an imperfect gift"

   noun

   • 1. the perfect tense.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French perfet, from Latin perfectus ‘completed’, from the verb perficere, from per- ‘through, completely’ + facere ‘do’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. perfecter noun
   • 2. perfectible adjective
   • 3. perfectness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › perfectPerfect Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PERFECT is being entirely without fault or defect : flawless. How to use perfect in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Perfect.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPERFECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PERFECT definition: 1. complete and correct in every way, of the best possible type or without fault: 2. used to…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPERFECT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is perfect is as good as it could possibly be. He spoke perfect English. Hiring a nanny has turned out to be the perfect solution. It's a perfect example of a house reflecting the person who lives there. Nobody is perfect.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPERFECT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PERFECT meaning: 1. complete and correct in every way, of the best possible type or without fault: 2. used to…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › perfectPerfect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Something that is perfect is complete and without defect or blemish. It might also be precisely accurate or exact.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › perfectPerfect - definition of perfect by The Free Dictionary

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   Lacking nothing essential to the whole; complete of its nature or kind. 2. Being without defect or blemish: a perfect specimen. 3. Thoroughly skilled or talented in a certain field or area; proficient. 4. Completely suited for a particular purpose or situation: She was the perfect actress for the part. 5. a.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishperfect adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   having everything that is necessary; complete and without faults or weaknesses. He smiled, revealing a perfect set of teeth. Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when somebody has criticized you). In a perfect world, everybody would have everything they needed. What's your idea of the perfect partner?

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPERFECT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   PERFECT meaning: 1. without fault, or as good as possible: 2. exactly right for someone or something: 3. used to…. Learn more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › perfectPerfect Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    PERFECT meaning: 1 : having no mistakes or flaws; 2 : completely correct or accurate

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › perfect_adjperfect, adj., n., & adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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    There are 45 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word perfect, ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.