perfect
Fitting its definition preciselyFitting its definition precisely.
» I don't claim that we're perfect.
Я не утверждаю, что мы идеальны.
Я не стверджую, що ми досконалі.
Meaning
19 senses(not comparable, usually)Fitting its definition precisely.
a perfect circle
perfekt, vollkommen
соверше́нныйsoveršénnyj, безупре́чныйbezupréčnyj, безукори́зненныйbezukoríznennyj
доскона́лийdoskonályj
precisely accurate or exact
(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)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!
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 part.
(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)Excellent and delightful in all respects.
a perfect day
(not comparable, usually)Morally or spiritually immaculate or ideal.
(not comparable, usually)Representing a completed action.
соверше́нныйsoveršénnyj
доко́нанийdokónanyj
(not comparable, usually)Sexually mature and fully differentiated.
(not comparable, usually)Having both male parts (stamens) and female parts (carpels).
(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.
Examples
1478 sentencesI don't claim that we're perfect.
Я не стверджую, що ми досконалі.
ruЯ не утверждаю, что мы идеальны.
We all know no one's perfect.
Ми всі знаємо, що ніхто не досконалий.
deWir wissen alle, dass niemand vollkommen ist.
We all know that no one's perfect.
Ми всі знаємо, що ніхто не досконалий.
deWir wissen alle, dass niemand vollkommen ist.
We all know that no one is perfect.
Ми всі знаємо, що ніхто не досконалий.
ruВсе мы знаем, что никто не совершенен.
deWir wissen alle, dass niemand vollkommen ist.
Tom and his children spent all afternoon looking for the perfect Christmas tree.
Том з дітьми весь день провели, шукаючи досконалу різдвяну ялинку.
deTom und seine Kinder suchten den ganzen Nachmittag lang nach dem perfekten Weihnachtsbaum.
Translations
9 languagesBy meaning 3
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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
23 synonyms- without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers:arrantcompleteconsummatedouble-dyedeverlastinggrosspuresodding
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
- is the perfect
- perfect hiding place
- in perfect health
- the perfect place
- a perfect match
- the perfect hiding
- was a perfect
- timing is perfect
- would be perfect
- perfect place