perfect

English

/ˈpɜː.fɪkt/, /ˈpɝfɪkt/, /pəˈfɛkt/, /pɚˈfɛkt/

adj
Definitions
  • Fitting its definition precisely.
  • Having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose.
  • Without fault or mistake; thoroughly skilled or talented.
  • Excellent and delightful in all respects.
  • (mathematics) Of a number: equal to the sum of its proper divisors.
  • (grammar) Representing a completed action.
  • (biology) Sexually mature and fully differentiated.
  • (botany) Of flowers, having both male parts (stamens) and female parts (carpels).
  • (analysis) Of a set: equal to its set of limit points, i.e. set A is perfect if A=.
  • (music) Describing an interval or any compound interval of a unison, octave, or fourths and fifths that are not tritones.
  • (of a cocktail) Made with equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth.
  • (obsolete) Well informed; certain; sure.
  • (obsolete) Innocent, guiltless.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English perfit derived from Old French parfit derived from Latin perfectus (perfect) root from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (put, place, set, do, suck, suckle, make).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰeh₁-

Gloss

put, place, set, do, suck, suckle, make

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

哺

Emoji

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