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completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard
- He's the perfect candidate for the job with all his experience.
- Jimmy is the perfect student, always paying attention in class.
- My dog is perfect, even though he occasionally chews my shoes.
- My grandmother is a perfect host, always making her guests feel welcome.
- She's the perfect fit for the team with her positive attitude.
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indicating totality or completeness, often for emphasis
- He's a perfect stranger—I've never seen him before.
- That was a perfect disaster from start to finish.
- She made a perfect fool of herself at the meeting.
- The trip was a perfect waste of time.
- He's a perfect gentleman in every situation.
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(grammar) indicating a completed action or state
- She struggled with using the perfect tense correctly until she practiced more.
- Her use of the past perfect tense was perfect for indicating actions that occurred before another past event.
- To convey the completion of an action in the past, the writer used the past perfect tense perfectly.
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(of a number) equal to the sum of its proper divisors
- Perfect numbers are rare and grow very large quickly.
- Mathematicians have studied perfect numbers since ancient Greece.
- All known even perfect numbers are linked to Mersenne primes.
6
(of an insect) having all adult features fully developed, especially wings and reproductive organs
- The butterfly emerged as a perfect insect after metamorphosis.
- Only perfect insects can reproduce and fly.
- The beetle, now perfect, had hardened wings and full mobility.
- Insects are considered perfect after their final molt.
- The wasp reached the perfect stage by the end of summer.
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(of a flower) having both male and female reproductive organs
- Perfect flowers can self-pollinate in some species.
- Many plants with perfect flowers rely on insects for pollination.
- The daisy's perfect flowers thrive in various environments.
- Orchids attract pollinators with their perfect flowers.
Synonyms:
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referring to intervals or chords that are considered harmonically complete or stable, such as the perfect fifth or perfect octave
- A perfect fifth interval creates a harmonious and balanced sound.
- The melody ended on a perfect octave, giving it a sense of resolution.
- The composer used a perfect cadence to conclude the piece.
- The choir sang a perfect harmony during the performance.
- The perfect fourth interval is often used to create a sense of stability in music.
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exactly right or ideal for a particular purpose or situation; having all the desired qualities with no flaws
- This track is perfect for racing because of its smooth surface and sharp turns.
- The weather today is perfect for a picnic by the lake.
- Her timing was perfect, arriving just as the show began.
- He found a perfect spot to watch the sunrise.
- That snowboard is perfect for beginners learning to balance.