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perfect
English
Alternative forms
- perfite (obsolete)
- pf. (abbreviation, grammar)
Etymology 1
From 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”). Spelling modified 15c. to conform to Latin etymology. Doublet of parfait.
Displaced native Old English fulfremed.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?p??.f?kt/, /?p??.f?kt/
- (US) IPA(key): /?p?f?kt/
Adjective
perfect (comparative perfecter or more perfect, superlative perfectest or most perfect)
- 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.
- 6 is perfect because the sum of its proper divisors, 1, 2, and 3, which is 6, is equal to the number itself.
- (grammar, of a tense or verb form) Representing a completed action.
- (biology) Sexually mature and fully differentiated.
- (botany) Of flowers, having both male parts (stamens) and female parts (carpels).
- (mathematical analysis) Of a set: equal to its set of limit points, i.e. set A is perfect if A=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.
- I am perfect that the Pannonians and Dalmatians for their liberties are now in arms.
- (obsolete) Innocent, guiltless.
- My parts, my title, and my perfect soul shall manifest me rightly.
Usage notes
Some authorities proscribe the comparative and superlative forms "more perfect" and "most perfect", on the grounds that perfection is an absolute state. Nevertheless, graded forms have been in common use in writing for centuries – for instance the Preamble to the United States Constitution, drafted in 1787, describes its goal as "a more perfect Union". In these cases, "more perfect" can mean "closer to perfection", "less imperfect" or "improving upon an already perfect state".
Synonyms
- (fitting its definition precisely): accurate, flawless
- (without fault or mistake): faultless, infallible
- (thoroughly skilled or talented): expert, proficient
- (biology: sexually mature and fully differentiated): mature
- (botany: having both male and female parts): bisexual, hermaphroditic
- See also Thesaurus:flawless
Antonyms
- (fitting its definition precisely): flawed
- (without fault or mistake): faulty, faultful, fallible
- (botany: having both male and female parts): imperfect
Hyponyms
Coordinate terms
- (music): augmented
- (music): diminished
Derived terms
Related terms
- perfect competition
- perfect market
- perfect number
- perfect pitch
- practice makes perfect
Translations
Noun
perfect (plural perfects)
- (grammar) The perfect tense, or a form in that tense.
- (video games) A perfect score; the achievement of finishing a stage or task with no mistakes.
- 2007, Barbara Smith, Chad Yancey, Video Game Achievements and Unlockables (page 17)
- Awarded for scoring all Perfects in the Dominator rank!
- 2007, Barbara Smith, Chad Yancey, Video Game Achievements and Unlockables (page 17)
Translations
Synonyms
- (grammar): preterperfect
Etymology 2
From perfect (adjective).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /p??f?kt/
- (US) IPA(key): /p??f?kt/
Verb
perfect (third-person singular simple present perfects, present participle perfecting, simple past and past participle perfected)
- (transitive) To make perfect; to improve or hone.
- I am going to perfect this article.
- You spend too much time trying to perfect your dancing.
- (law) To take an action, usually the filing of a document in the correct venue, that secures a legal right.
- perfect an appeal; perfect an interest; perfect a judgment
Synonyms
- (to make perfect): enhance, hone, improve, optimize
Related terms
- perfecter
- perfectible
Translations
References
Anagrams
- prefect
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch perfect, from Latin perfectus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /p?r?f?kt/, /p?r?f?kt/
- Hyphenation: per?fect
- Rhymes: -?kt
Adjective
perfect (comparative perfecter, superlative perfectst)
- perfect
- Synonym: volmaakt
Inflection
Derived terms
- imperfect
- perfectie
Related terms
- imperfectum
- perfectum
Descendants
- Afrikaans: perfek
Adverb
perfect
- perfectly
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin perfectus, German perfekt.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [per?fekt]
Adjective
perfect m or n (feminine singular perfect?, masculine plural perfec?i, feminine and neuter plural perfecte)
- perfect, flawless
Declension
Synonyms
- des?vâr?it
Antonyms
- imperfect
- nedes?vâr?it
Adverb
perfect
- perfectly, completely
Noun
perfect n (uncountable)
- perfect tense
Derived terms
- perfect compus
- perfect simplu
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brilliant
English
Etymology
Borrowed from French brillant (late 17th century), present participle of the verb briller, from Italian brillare, possibly from Latin berillus, beryllus (“a beryl, gem, eyeglass”), from Ancient Greek ???????? (b?rullos, “beryl”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?b??lj?nt/
Adjective
brilliant (comparative more brilliant, superlative most brilliant)
- Shining brightly.
- the brilliant lights along the promenade
- (of a colour) Both bright and saturated.
- butterflies with brilliant blue wings
- (of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone
- (Britain) Of surpassing excellence.
- The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant.
- (Britain) Magnificent or wonderful.
- Highly intelligent.
- She is a brilliant scientist.
Synonyms
- (shining brightly): glittering, shining
- (of a colour: both light and saturated):
- (of a voice or sound: having a sharp, clear tone):
- (surpassing excellence): excellent, distinctive, striking, superb (obsolete except in UK usage)
- (magnificent or wonderful): exceptional, glorious, magnificent, marvellous/marvelous, splendid, wonderful (obsolete except in UK usage)
- (highly intelligent): brainy, ingenious
- See also Thesaurus:intelligent
Related terms
- brilliance
- brilliantine
- brilliantly
- brilliantness
- beryl (possibly)
- beryllium (possibly)
Translations
Noun
brilliant (countable and uncountable, plural brilliants)
- A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
- 1717, Alexander Pope, The Basset-Table
- This snuffbox — on the hinge see brilliants shine.
- 1717, Alexander Pope, The Basset-Table
- (uncountable, printing, dated) The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.
- Most hummingbird species of the genus Heliodoxa.
- A kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.
Descendants
- (small type size): (German) Brillant
Translations
Further reading
- brilliant in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- brilliant in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- brilliant at OneLook Dictionary Search
Crimean Tatar
Etymology
French brillant.
Noun
brilliant
- brilliant.
Declension
References
- Mirjejev, V. A.; Usejinov, S. M. (2002) Ukrajins?ko-kryms?kotatars?kyj slovnyk [Ukrainian – Crimean Tatar Dictionary]?[1], Simferopol: Dolya, ?ISBN
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