perfection

Definitions of perfection
  1. noun
    the state of being without a flaw or defect
    synonyms: infaillibilité
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    antonyms:
    défectuosité, imperfection
    the state or an instance of being imperfect
    types:
    brillance, raffinement
    a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
    type of:
    état
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
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