perfection
Translation
perfection, flawlessness
Examples
She practiced the dance to perfection.
She practised the dance to perfection.
His quest for perfection was tiring.
His quest for perfection was tiring.
Grammar Patterns
to perfection indicates the highest possible standard. The steak was cooked to perfection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flawlessness, excellence; Antonyms: imperfection, flaw
Etymology
From the adjective 'perfect' + the noun-forming suffix '-ion', denoting a state or action.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'perfect'. If something is perfect, it has perfection.