perfect
Fitting its definition preciselyFitting its definition precisely.
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» We all know that no one is perfect.
Wir wissen alle, dass niemand vollkommen ist. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Все мы знаем, что никто не совершенен. — marafon
Ми всі знаємо, що ніхто не досконалий. — deniko
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Examples
1477 sentencesWe all know that no one is perfect.
Ми всі знаємо, що ніхто не досконалий. — deniko
ruВсе мы знаем, что никто не совершенен. — marafon
deWir wissen alle, dass niemand vollkommen ist. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Everything was perfect, just as I expected.
Все було досконало, як я й очікував. — deniko
Your English is perfect.
У тебе досконала англійська. — deniko
ruВаш английский идеален. — sigavax
deDein Englisch ist perfekt. — dima555
Meaning
19 senses(not comparable, usually)Fitting its definition precisely.
a perfect circle
perfekt, vollkommen
соверше́нныйsoveršénnyj, безупре́чныйbezupréčnyj, безукори́зненныйbezukoríznennyj
доскона́лийdoskonályj
(not comparable, usually)Having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose.
That bucket with the hole in the bottom is a poor bucket, but it is perfect for watering plants.
соверше́нныйsoveršénnyj, безупре́чныйbezupréčnyj, безукори́зненныйbezukoríznennyj
ідеа́льнийideálʹnyj, доверше́нийdoveršényj
(not comparable, usually)Representing a completed action.
соверше́нныйsoveršénnyj
доко́нанийdokónanyj
More meanings 16
(not comparable, usually)Without fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality.
The gymnast performed a perfect somersault.
I think I'm in love—I can't stop thinking about her. She's perfect!
perfekt, vollkommen
безупре́чныйbezupréčnyj, безукори́зненныйbezukoríznennyj
доскона́лийdoskonályj
(not comparable, usually)Excellent and delightful in all respects.
a perfect day
Without fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality.
(not comparable, usually)Exact, correctly reflecting the original in all aspects.
The expert forger made a perfect copy of the victim's driver's license
(not comparable, usually)Having thoroughly learned or memorized a lesson; of a lesson: having been thoroughly learned or memorized.
Practice makes perfect.
word-perfect, letter-perfect
(not comparable, usually)Equal to the sum of its proper divisors.
6 is perfect because the sum of its proper divisors, 1, 2, and 3, which is 6, is equal to the number itself.
(not comparable, usually)Describing an interval or any compound interval of a unison, octave, or fourths and fifths that are not tritones.
perfect fifth
(not comparable, usually)Made with equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth.
a perfect Manhattan
a perfect Rob Roy
Without fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality.
(not comparable, usually)Having thoroughly learned or memorized a part.
(not comparable, usually)Morally or spiritually immaculate or ideal.
Origin
From Middle English perfit, from Old French parfit (modern: parfait), from Latin perfectusFrom Middle English perfit, from Old French parfit (modern: parfait), from Latin perfectus, perfect passive participle of perficere (“to finish”), from per- (“through, thorough”) + facere (“to do, to make”). The spelling was modified in the 15th century to conform to its Latin etymon. Doublet of parfait, perfecto, and perfectus.
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Forms
perfecter/more perfect, perfectest/most perfect| Comparative | perfecter / more perfect Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | perfectest / most perfect Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
20 synonyms- without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers:arrantcompleteconsummatedouble-dyedeverlastinggrosspurestark
Antonyms
5 antonymsWord family
73 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
Collocations
12 patterns- is perfect for
- far from perfect
- perfect hiding place
- in perfect health
- the perfect place
- a perfect match
- the perfect hiding
- timing is perfect
- would be perfect
- perfect place
- makes perfect sense
- a perfect day
See also
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