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State of completeness, flawlessness, or supreme excellence
Perfection is a state, variously, of completeness, flawlessness, or supreme excellence. The term designates a range of diverse, if often kindred, concepts
Perfection
2018 film by Richard Shepard
The Perfection is a 2018 American psychological horror thriller film co-written and directed by Richard Shepard. The film stars Allison Williams, Logan
The_Perfection
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up perfectionism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Perfectionism may refer to: Perfectionism (psychology), a personality trait Perfectionism (philosophy)
Perfectionism
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up perfection in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Perfection is a philosophical concept related to idealism. Perfection may also refer to: The Perfection
Perfection_(disambiguation)
2022 novel by Vincenzo Latronico
Perfection (Italian: Le perfezioni, lit. 'the perfections') is a 2022 novel by Vincenzo Latronico. It has been translated from Italian into English by
Perfection_(novel)
Christian process of achieving spiritual perfection
Christianity, Christian perfection is the theological concept of the process or the event of achieving spiritual maturity or perfection. The ultimate goal
Christian_perfection
Aphorism commonly attributed to Voltaire
means insistence on perfection often prevents implementation of good improvements. The phrase suggests that achieving absolute perfection may be impossible
Perfect_is_the_enemy_of_good
American electronic musical project
Aesthetic Perfection is an American-Austrian electronic musical project created by Daniel Graves in 2000. It was formed in Los Angeles, California before
Aesthetic_Perfection
Personality trait
psychology, perfectionism is a broad personality trait characterized by a person's concern with striving for flawlessness and perfection and is accompanied
Perfectionism_(psychology)
Assertion that Christ's human attributes exemplified perfection in every possible sense
The perfection of Christ is a principle in Christology which asserts that Christ's human attributes exemplified perfection in every possible sense.[citation
Perfection_of_Christ
2001 film by Brent Maddock
Tremors 3: Back to Perfection is a 2001 direct-to-video horror monster film directed by Brent Maddock, and is the third installment in the Tremors series
Tremors_3:_Back_to_Perfection
Buddhist qualities for spiritual perfection
पारमिता) or pāramī (Pāli: पारमी) is a Buddhist term often translated as "perfection". It is described in Buddhist commentaries as a noble character quality
Pāramitā
Lost text from the New Testament apocrypha
The Gospel of Perfection is a lost text from the New Testament apocrypha. The text is mentioned in ancient anti-heretical works by the Church Fathers.
Gospel_of_Perfection
Tradition of teachings in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism
(Tibetan: རྫོགས་ཆེན་, Wylie: rdzogs chen 'Great Completion' or 'Great Perfection'), also known as atiyoga (utmost yoga), is a tradition of teachings in
Dzogchen
Advanced ballet class
The class of perfection (French: classe de perfectionnement) is an advanced ballet class for the highest ranking ballerinas in a ballet company. In Russia
Class_of_perfection
2023 Taiwanese film
Lost in Perfection (Chinese: 惡女) is a Taiwanese suspense thriller film written and directed by Sung Hsin-yin. Produced by Screenworks Asia, and stars Lin
Lost_in_Perfection
Spanish Carmelite mystic and saint (1515–1582)
of Teresa of Jesus, and her books The Interior Castle and The Way of Perfection are prominent works on Christian mysticism and Christian meditation practice
Teresa_of_Ávila
Principle in Buddhism and the texts associated with it
Prajñāpāramitā means "the Perfection of Wisdom" or "Transcendental Knowledge" in Mahāyāna Buddhism. Prajñāpāramitā refers to a perfected way of seeing
Prajnaparamita
Board game
Perfection is a game originally produced by the Pennsylvania company Reed Toys and then by the Milton Bradley company. The object is to put all the pieces
Perfection_(board_game)
Philosophical concept
In ethics and value theory, perfectionism is the persistence of will in obtaining the optimal quality of spiritual, mental, physical, and material being
Perfectionism_(philosophy)
American actress (born 1988)
which she produced. She also starred in the psychological horror film The Perfection (2018), the historical series Fellow Travelers (2023) and the romantic
Allison_Williams
American reality television series
Cheer Perfection is an American reality television series that debuted on December 19, 2012, on TLC. TLC announced on February 6, 2013, that it had ordered
Cheer_Perfection
1999 novel by Kate Grenville
The Idea of Perfection is a 1999 novel by Australian author Kate Grenville. The novel is set in the fictional town of Karakarook, New South Wales. There
The_Idea_of_Perfection
Christian mystical practices
Passion Walter Hilton (c. 1340 – 1396): The Ladder of Perfection (a.k.a., The Scale of Perfection) – suggesting familiarity with the works of Pseudo-Dionysius
Christian_mysticism
1990 studio album by Depeche Mode
the song." Gahan suggested that he might have sung the song "Sweetest Perfection", but vocals for the song were performed by Gore. In a Q&A with the band's
Violator_(album)
In law, perfection relates to the additional steps required to be taken in relation to a security interest in order to make it effective against third
Perfection_(law)
Poultry breed standards for the United States
The American Standard of Perfection is the official book of breed standards of the American Poultry Association. It classifies and describes the standard
American Standard of Perfection
American_Standard_of_Perfection
2005 single by Dannii Minogue and Soul Seekerz
"Perfection" is a song performed by Australian singer Dannii Minogue and the Soul Seekerz. It served as the second single from Minogue's fifth album, Club
Perfection_(song)
1993 studio album by Adorable
Against Perfection is the debut album by the British alternative rock band Adorable. It was released in the UK on 1 March 1993 on Creation Records and
Against_Perfection
American actress and comedian (born 1955)
No. 39 U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play "Miracle of Lights" (2007) "Perfection" (2008) "All Around" (2009) Stormy Weather; song "Is That All There Is
Sandra_Bernhard
Canadian businessman and investor (1931–2023)
and investor. He was the founder of Fiji Water. Gilmour founded Wakaya Perfection in 2011, a multi-level marketing nutrition company. David Harrison Gilmour
David_Gilmour_(businessman)
British Internet personality (born 1990)
Jimin. In 2019, London began his K-pop career by releasing the single "Perfection", a bilingual English-Korean song revolving on the euphoria he felt after
Oli_London
American hip hop group
Records/Tommy Boy called Perfection, released on October 22, 1996. In 1986, DJ Glaze and MNMsta created a DJ crew called Perfection and recruited members
Foesum
2012 studio album other by Yello
The Key to Perfection is a promo album by Swiss electronic duo Yello, released on 4 September 2012. It was not released on a label, and was distributed
The_Key_to_Perfection
Enzyme rate limited by diffusion
or product diffusion out. This is also known as kinetic perfection or catalytic perfection. Since the rate of catalysis of such enzymes is set by the
Diffusion-limited_enzyme
English snooker player (1946–2026)
John Trevor Virgo (4 March 1946 – 4 February 2026) was an English professional snooker player and broadcaster. After achieving success as an amateur, Virgo
John_Virgo
Major school of Taoism
The Quanzhen School (全真: Quánzhēn, "All-True", Complete Perfection, Integrating Perfection or Complete Reality) is currently one of the two dominant denominations
Quanzhen_School
Christian religious term
temples. The title is often accorded to holy persons for their spiritual perfection and wisdom. In the Catholic Church, after a deceased Catholic has been
The_Venerable
Cameroonian footballer (1998–2020)
Joseph Bouasse Ombiogno Perfection (1 September 1998 – 25 May 2020) was a Cameroonian footballer. He made his professional debut in the Serie B for Vicenza
Joseph_Bouasse
British quiz show (2011–2015)
Perfection is a BBC quiz show which was hosted by Nick Knowles. It was first shown on BBC Two from 17 January 2011 to 10 February 2012, then shown on BBC
Perfection_(game_show)
Film by Ron Underwood
McEntire (in her acting debut). Set in the fictional isolated desert town of Perfection, Nevada, it follows handymen Valentine "Val" McKee and Earl Bassett as
Tremors_(1990_film)
1985 studio album by Miquel Brown
Close to Perfection is a 1985 Hi-NRG album by Miquel Brown, produced by Ian Levine and Fiachra Trench. It was released through Record Shack Records. The
Close_to_Perfection
2007 studio album by Yello
Progress and Perfection is a promo album by Swiss electronic duo Yello, released on 21 September 2007. It was not released on a label, and was distributed
Progress_and_Perfection
English rock band
followed by their self-released debut album titled The Irony of Your Perfection in 2007. After realizing he would not be able to achieve international
Asking_Alexandria
Poverty, (perfect) chastity, and obedience
In Christianity, the three evangelical counsels, or counsels of perfection, are poverty, chastity, and obedience. As stated by Jesus Christ in the canonical
Evangelical_counsels
1994 studio album by The Orchids
Striving for the Lazy Perfection is an album by The Orchids, released in 1994. It was the last release by the group before they split up the following
Striving for the Lazy Perfection
Striving_for_the_Lazy_Perfection
Buddhist sutra in Mahāyāna Buddhism
Sūtra) is a Mahāyāna Buddhist sutra from the genre of Prajñāpāramitā ('perfection of wisdom') sutras. Translated into a variety of languages over a broad
Diamond_Sutra
Dutch breed of sheep
The Texel is a Dutch breed of domestic sheep originally from the island of Texel off the north coast of the Netherlands. It is a heavy and muscular sheep
Texel_sheep
Dish made with flavored gelatin and fruit
early jellies and aspics. One of the earliest examples of jello salad is Perfection Salad, developed by Mrs. John E. Cook of New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1904
Jello_salad
Book by Bahram Elahi
The Path of Perfection is a book written by Bahram Elahi presenting an approach to the philosophy of his father Ostad Elahi. It was published in 2005 by
The_Path_of_Perfection
2022 book by Mackenzie Cooley
The Perfection of Nature: Animals, Breeding, and Race in the Renaissance is a 2022 monograph by American historian Mackenzie Cooley. Cooley traces how
The_Perfection_of_Nature
Buddhist term for aspirant to enlightenment
as the various bodhisattva "perfections" (pāramitās), which include prajñāpāramitā ("transcendent knowledge" or "perfection of wisdom") and skillful means
Bodhisattva
Game theory concept
non-deterministic sub-game decisions). Subgame perfection is only used with games of complete information. Subgame perfection can be used with extensive form games
Subgame_perfect_equilibrium
Spiritual attainments in Indian religions
below are the eight classical siddhis (Ashta Siddhi) or eight great perfections: Aṇimā: the ability to reduce one's body to the size of an atom. Mahimā:
Siddhi
2006 studio album by Torch
"Death To Perfection" is the debut album by Torch. The album was released on March 27, 2006, and was recorded at Dsign Studio in Trondheim. It was produced
Death_to_Perfection
2007 studio album by The S.I.G.I.T.
Visible Idea of Perfection is a debut album by the Indonesian hard rock band, The S.I.G.I.T. It was released in 2006 in Indonesia by FFWD Records; in 2007
Visible_Idea_of_Perfection
Popular sutra in Mahāyāna Buddhism
Sanskrit, the title Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya translates as "The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom". It is traditionally associated with the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara
Heart_Sutra
2016 studio album by David Murray, Geri Allen, and Terri Lyne Carrington
Perfection is an album by the Murray, Allen & Carrington Power Trio, featuring saxophonist David Murray, pianist Geri Allen, and drummer Terri Lyne Carrington
Perfection_(album)
Black barbershop in Portland, Oregon
Geneva's Shear Perfection Barber & Beauty Salon was a barber shop and salon in northeast Portland, Oregon's King neighborhood, in the United States. The
Geneva's_Shear_Perfection
1971 studio album by Badfinger
songs from the Emerick sessions: "Money", written by Evans, and Ham's "Perfection". Two tracks were holdovers from the Geoff Emerick sessions: Rundgren
Straight_Up_(Badfinger_album)
British racing greyhound
Trev's Perfection was a racing greyhound from the 1940s. He is just one of three greyhounds along with Patricias Hope and Mile Bush Pride to win the Triple
Trev's_Perfection
2013 video game
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection, known in Japan as Kami Jigen Idol Neptune PP (神次元アイドル ネプテューヌＰＰ, Kami Jigen Aidoru Neputyūnu PP; lit. "Ultra
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection
Hyperdimension_Neptunia:_Producing_Perfection
Fraternal appendant body to the Odd Fellows
name of the organization changed to the Oriental Order of Humility and Perfection (OOH&P) due to the addition of a second degree. Over the next decade,
Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans
Ancient_Mystic_Order_of_Samaritans
Variant of Nash equilibrium in game theory
There are two possible ways of extending the definition of trembling hand perfection to extensive form games. One may interpret the extensive form as being
Trembling hand perfect equilibrium
Trembling_hand_perfect_equilibrium
1994 crime novel by Reginald Hill
Pictures of Perfection is a 1994 crime novel by Reginald Hill, and part of the Dalziel and Pascoe series. The title is a quote from a letter by Jane Austen—"Pictures
Pictures_of_Perfection
1984 single by Julian Cope
"The Greatness and Perfection of Love" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Julian Cope. It is the second single released in support of his first
The Greatness and Perfection of Love
The_Greatness_and_Perfection_of_Love
1946 book by Friedrich Georg Jünger
The Failure of Technology: Perfection Without Purpose (German: Die Perfektion der Technik, lit. 'The Perfection of Technology') is a 1946 book by the German
The_Failure_of_Technology
English actor and filmmaker (1889–1977)
process further was Chaplin's rigorous perfectionism. According to his friend Ivor Montagu, "nothing but perfection would be right" for the filmmaker. Because
Charlie_Chaplin
in two acts, lost except overture 1840-1 Ideał, czyli Nowe Precjoza (Perfection, or The New Preciosa) operetta in two acts c. 1841 O Milewski Vilnius
List of compositions by Stanisław Moniuszko
List_of_compositions_by_Stanisław_Moniuszko
Degrees of Freemasonry
added to these three fundamental degrees, practiced in workshops known as perfection lodges or chapters. The earliest documented form of Freemasonry emerged
High_Masonic_degrees
2004 studio album by Neptune
Perfection and Failure is the debut studio album by the Italian melodic death metal band Neptune, released by the band's own label Neptunedeath Productions
Perfection_and_Failure
Beliefs and practices that emerged from 19th-century Methodism
second work of grace, which is called entire sanctification or Christian perfection. The word Holiness refers specifically to this belief in entire sanctification
Holiness_movement
2006 American TV series or program
The Standard of Perfection: Show Cats is a 2006 American documentary television film directed by Mark Lewis about the lives of show cats and their owners
The Standard of Perfection: Show Cats
The_Standard_of_Perfection:_Show_Cats
Imperial residence of the Tang dynasty
The Palace of Nine Perfections (Chinese: 九成宮; pinyin: Jiǔchéng Gōng) was a summer palace of the Chinese Tang dynasty, located in Linyou in the Qin Mountains
Palace_of_Nine_Perfections
Topics referred to by the same term
perfect in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Perfect commonly refers to: Perfection; completeness, and excellence Perfect (grammar), a grammatical category
Perfect
Argument for the existence of God
The argument from degrees, also known as the degrees of perfection argument or the henological argument, is an argument for the existence of God first
Argument_from_degree
Spanish association football league
November 2014. Bellos, Alex (30 January 2007). "Denilson Times His Run to Perfection." Archived 3 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine The Guardian. Retrieved
La_Liga
English idiom
"To the nines" is an idiom meaning "to perfection" or "to the highest degree". In modern English usage, the phrase most commonly appears as "dressed to
To_the_nines
Austrian psychiatrist and psychologist
Urbantschitsch was accused of practicing medicine illegally. His book Sex Perfection and Marital Happiness was published by Dial Press in 1949. In the book
Rudolf_von_Urban
Islamic concept of social responsibility
is an Arabic term meaning "to do beautiful things", "beautification", "perfection", or "excellence" (Arabic: husn, lit. 'beauty'). Ihsan is a matter of
Ihsan
The three perfections (Chinese: 三絕; pinyin: sānjué) is a term referring to Chinese poetry, painting, and calligraphy understood and practiced as related
Three_perfections
American screenwriter (born 1965)
Directing for the television pilot for Ugly Betty. Shepard's next film, The Perfection, was financed by Miramax, and started its production in early 2018. It
Richard_Shepard
2017 studio album by The Hardkiss
Perfection Is a Lie is the second studio album by the Ukrainian band The Hardkiss. The album was released on 7 April 2017. The album consisted of some
Perfection_Is_a_Lie
Indian religion and philosophy
the Triple Gem, the taking of monastic vows, and the cultivation of perfections (pāramitā). The Buddhist canon is vast, with philosophical traditions
Buddhism
Song by Kendrick Lamar featuring U2
theming of the song, stating that Lamar "wrestles with the meaning of perfection" within this track. Lamar performed "XXX" live, without U2, at the Coachella
XXX_(Kendrick_Lamar_song)
Danish auto-racing team
Perfection Racing is a Danish auto racing team, who currently compete in the Danish Touring Car Championship under the banner of Chevrolet Motorsport Denmark
Perfection_Racing
2003 American monster horror comedy television series
on the Tremors franchise. It serves as a sequel to Tremors 3: Back to Perfection. Originally airing with its episodes out of order on the Sci-Fi Channel
Tremors_(TV_series)
English chef (born 1966)
of Perfection (2006) Further Adventures in Search of Perfection (2007) The Fat Duck Cookbook (2008) Total Perfection: In Search of Total Perfection (2009)
Heston_Blumenthal
2000 studio album by Augie March
Gardener (On How He Fell)" – 5:26 "Here Comes The Night" – 4:50 "Asleep in Perfection" – 4:04 "Owen's Lament" – 8:46 Glenn Richards – guitars, vocals, piano
Sunset_Studies
Historical Abbasid Caliphal palace
Taj. For this purpose he demolished an earlier palace, the "Palace of Perfection" (Qaṣr al-Kāmil), but also plundered the ancient palace of the Sasanian
Taj_Palace
Mountain pass in Nunavut, Canada
Perfection Pass is a mountain pass in the central Baffin Mountains, Nunavut, Canada. Perfection Pass "Perfection Pass". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural
Perfection_Pass
boxes, or other symbols instead of Tibetan characters. Self-existing Perfection (Tibetan: རྫོགས་པ་རང་བྱུང, Wylie: rdzogs pa rang byung) is one of the
Self-existing_Perfection
Concept of charity in Indian religions
to unhappy states and poverty. Dāna leads to one of the pāramitās or "perfections", the dānapāramitā. This can be characterized by unattached and unconditional
Dāna
Spiritual teachings in the Christian Bible
individuals seeking to follow the teachings of Jesus and achieve Christian perfection.[citation needed] Christian asceticism is commonly thought to imply self-denial
Ascetical_theology
Verse of the Qur'an
The verse of Ikmal ad-Din (Arabic: إِکْمَال الدِّيْن, lit. 'Perfection of the Religion') or the verse of Ikmal refers to verse 5:3 of the Qur'an, the central
Verse_of_Ikmal_ad-Din
Japanese title honoring swordsmanship
translation of kensei is "sword saint". This suggests a higher degree of perfection (possibly also encompassing a moral dimension) than the more commonly
Kensei_(honorary_title)
Book by Pseudo-Longinus
On the Sublime (Ancient Greek: Περì Ὕψους Perì Hýpsous; Latin: De sublimitate) is a Roman-era Greek work of literary criticism dated to the 1st century
On_the_Sublime
American utopian community since 1967 - (Friends of Perfection)
The Friends of Perfection Commune is an American Utopian community in San Francisco, California. The commune was founded in 1967 on principles of a common
Kaliflower_Commune
American film series and television show
It introduced a new creature called the Shriekers. Tremors 3: Back to Perfection is a 2001 comedic monster film, the third in the "Tremors" series featuring
Tremors_(franchise)
Type of knot
An angler's loop, otherwise known as a perfection loop, is a type of knot which forms a fixed loop. Useful for fine or slippery line, it is one of the
Angler's_loop
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The best, Ultimate, Another name for Vishnu, Foremost, First, Perfection, Best of all
Shresta | à®·à¯à®°à¯‡à®¸à¯à®¤à®¾
Girl/Female
Tamil
Achievement, Lord Shiva, Perfection or completion
Girl/Female
Tamil
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The best, Ultimate, Another name for Vishnu, Foremost, First, Perfection, Best of all
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Girl/Female
Tamil
Samridhi | ஸமà¯à®°à¯€à®¤à¯€
Good luck, Perfection, Wealth
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Girl/Female
Tamil
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The best, Ultimate, Another name for Vishnu, Foremost, First, Perfection, Best of all
Shreshtha | à®·à¯à®°à¯‡à®·à®¤à®¾
Girl/Female
Tamil
Achievement, Lord Shiva, Perfection or completion
Girl/Female
Tamil
Feasible, To be accomplished, Ascetic, Seeking salvation, Perfection
Girl/Female
Tamil
God is perfection, God is my oath
Girl/Female
Tamil
Achievement, Perfection, Success
Boy/Male
Tamil
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The best, Ultimate, Another name for Vishnu, Foremost, First, Perfection, Best of all
Shreshta | à®·à¯à®°à¯‡à®·à¯à®¤à®¾
Girl/Female
Tamil
Poornathva | பூரà¯à®¨à®¾à®¤à®µà®¾
Perfection
Poornathva | பூரà¯à®¨à®¾à®¤à®µà®¾
Girl/Female
Tamil
Dusk, Perfection
Girl/Female
Tamil
Achievement, Lord Shiva, Perfection or completion
Girl/Female
Muslim
Perfection
Boy/Male
Tamil
Shresth | à®·à¯à®°à¯‡à®·à¯à®Ÿ
The best, Ultimate, Another name for Vishnu, Foremost, First, Perfection, Best of all
Shresth | à®·à¯à®°à¯‡à®·à¯à®Ÿ
Boy/Male
Tamil
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The best, Ultimate, Another name for Vishnu, Foremost, First, Perfection, Best of all
Shresht | à®·à¯à®°à¯‡à®·à¯à®ŸÂ
Boy/Male
Tamil
Siddhraj | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®°à®¾à®œ
Lord of perfection
Siddhraj | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®°à®¾à®œ
Girl/Female
Tamil
Samridhhi | ஸமà¯à®°à¯€à®¤à¯à®¤à¯€
Good luck, Perfection, Wealth, Accomplishment, Welfare
Samridhhi | ஸமà¯à®°à¯€à®¤à¯à®¤à¯€
Girl/Female
Indian
God is perfection, God is my oath
Boy/Male
Tamil
Siddhran | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®°à®£
Perfection
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PERFECTION
Boy/Male
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
Dignity; Lord Shiva's Daughter
Male
Chinese
may the country be good.
Boy/Male
Gaelic
Rough.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Boy/Male
Indian
th surah of the holy Quran, Reservoir in paradise
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Christian, French, Gaelic, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Irish, Japanese
Beautiful; Old; Ancient; The Lord is Gracious
Girl/Female
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Dusky
Girl/Female
Native American
Sings.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Pearl
Boy/Male
Muslim Vietnamese
Religion. Faith. Way of life.
PERFECTION
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n.
That department of philosophy which treats of the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the soul.
n.
The utmost degree; perfection.
a.
Proceeding by threes; consisting of three; as, the ternary number was anciently esteemed a symbol of perfection, and held in great veneration.
n.
A doubting of the truth of revelation, or a denial of the divine origin of the Christian religion, or of the being, perfections, or truth of God.
v. t.
To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection; as, to ripen the judgment.
n.
The state or quality of being ripe; maturity;; completeness; perfection; as, the ripeness of grain; ripeness of manhood; ripeness of judgment.
a.
Of or pertaining to perfection; characterized by perfection.
n.
The act of bringing to perfection, or the state of having attained to perfection.
v. i.
To approach or come to perfection.
n.
Hence, any place or state of ideal perfection.
n.
An imaginary island, represented by Sir Thomas More, in a work called Utopia, as enjoying the greatest perfection in politics, laws, and the like. See Utopia, in the Dictionary of Noted Names in Fiction.
n.
One pretending to perfection; esp., one pretending to moral perfection; one who believes that persons may and do attain to moral perfection and sinlessness in this life.
v. t.
To mar or destroy the perfection of.
n.
The doctrine of the Perfectionists.
n.
The ideas, views, aims, etc., of a Utopian; impracticable schemes of human perfection; optimism.
superl.
Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain.
v. i.
To grow round or full; hence, to attain to fullness, completeness, or perfection.
a.
Of or pertaining to Utopia; resembling Utopia; hence, ideal; chimerical; fanciful; founded upon, or involving, imaginary perfections; as, Utopian projects; Utopian happiness.
n.
The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing requisite is wanting; entire development; consummate culture, skill, or moral excellence; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence; maturity; as, perfection in an art, in a science, or in a system; perfection in form or degree; fruits in perfection.
n.
Want of perfection; imperfection.