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/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
"The crisp autumn weather provided a perfect backdrop for our hike."
- 1
To make completely free from faults or defects; to make as good as possible.
"She spent months in the laboratory trying to perfect her new formula."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin perfectus, past participle of perficere meaning to finish, complete, or bring to an end, formed from per- (thoroughly) and facere (to make or do). It entered Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, initially carrying the theological and philosophical sense of being complete, flawless, or supreme.
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parfait
Transliteration: /paʁ.fɛ/
"C'est un moment parfait pour discuter."
perfekt
Transliteration: /pɛʁˈfɛkt/
"Das ist ein perfekter Tag für einen Ausflug."
perfetto
Transliteration: /perˈfɛt.to/
"Questo è il momento perfetto per agire."
perfecto
Transliteration: /peɾˈfek.to/
"El plan salió de manera perfecta."
perfeito
Transliteration: /peɾˈfaj.tu/
"O dia estava perfeito para ir à praia."
पूर्ण
Transliteration: purna
"यह काम एकदम पूर्ण है।"
完美
Transliteration: wánměi
"这是一个完美的计划。"
완벽한
Transliteration: wanbyeokhan
"그것은 완벽한 기회였다."
完璧な
Transliteration: kanpekina
"今日は完璧な天気だ。"
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