perfection Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the state of being without a flaw or defect
flawlessness; ne plus ultra.
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noun an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
beau ideal; paragon; idol.
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noun the act of making something perfect
WordNet
Per*fec"tion noun
Etymology
F.Definitions
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The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing requisite is wanting; entire development; consummate culture, skill, or moral excellence; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence; maturity; as, perfection in an art, in a science, or in a system;perfection in form or degree; fruits inperfection . -
A quality, endowment, or acquirement completely excellent; an ideal faultlessness; especially, the divine attribute of complete excellence. Shak.What tongue can her perfections tell? Sir P. Sidney.
Per*fec"tion transitive verb
Definitions
To perfect. Obs. Foote.