Ingles

perfection

gb/pɚfˈɛkʃən/ us/pɚfˈɛkʃən/
B2 Ingles
~ 3100
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B2 state
1

The condition of being perfect

The state of being completely good, with no mistakes or problems.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] reaches perfection
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perfection' with 'perfect'. 'Perfection' is a noun, while 'perfect' is an adjective.
Mga kasingkahulugan
flawlessness (More formal and focuses strictly on the absence of flaws.) | excellence (Implies very high quality but may allow minor imperfections.)
Mga kasalungat
imperfection (Direct opposite, meaning a fault or flaw.) | defect (A specific problem or fault in something.)
Mga kolokasyon
absolute perfection |seek perfection |achieve perfection |near perfection
Mga tema
quality |evaluation |achievement |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • Her performance was perfection from start to finish.
  • The chef worked for years to bring his recipe to perfection.
  • Many artists strive for perfection in their work.
  • The symmetry of the design was close to perfection.
  • He believes there is no such thing as human perfection.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Her song was perfection.
  • He wants perfection in his work.
  • The cake was close to perfection.
  • We try for perfection every day.
  • She thinks perfection is not possible.
Pangngalan C1 entity
2

A perfect example of something

Someone or something that shows the best example of a quality.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone/something] is the perfection of [quality]
Mga kasingkahulugan
ideal (Represents the best possible standard, not necessarily flawless.) | paragon (A formal term for someone who is a model of excellence.)
Mga kasalungat
poor example (Something that shows the opposite of the desired quality.)
Mga kolokasyon
the very perfection of |embody perfection
Mga tema
description |comparison |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She was the very perfection of grace and beauty.
  • This dish is the perfection of French cuisine.
  • He is the perfection of kindness and patience.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • She is the perfection of beauty.
  • This cake is the perfection of taste.
  • He is the perfection of honesty.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
perfection
IPA
GB/pɚfˈɛkʃən/
US/pɚfˈɛkʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
per - fec - tion (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: perfection
  • Plural: perfection
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
perfect adjective A2 perfectly adverb A2
Related words
perfectionist noun perfectionism noun
Negative and opposite forms
imperfect adjective B1 imperfection noun imperfectly adverb
Mga ekspresyon

picture of perfection

1
/pˈɪkt͡ʃɚ əv pɚfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase

Looks completely perfect

Looks perfect in every way.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She stood there, the picture of perfection in her wedding dress.
  • The garden in spring was the picture of perfection.

to a T

1
/tə ə tˈi/
idiom informal

Exactly right or perfect

When something is done exactly right, with no mistakes.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The plan worked to a T.
  • That dress suits you to a T.

practice makes perfect

1
/pɹˈæktɪs mˈeɪks pˈɚfɛkt/
idiom

Practice leads to excellence

If you do something many times, you will get very good at it.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Keep playing — practice makes perfect.
  • She believes practice makes perfect in cooking.

practice makes perfect

2
/pɹˈæktɪs mˈeɪks pˈɚfɛkt/
idiom

repeating leads to improvement

If you do something many times, you will get better at it.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Keep trying—practice makes perfect!
  • He plays the song every day because he knows that practice makes perfect.

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