la
feminine
/peɾfekˈθjon/
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Translation
perfection
Word origin
From Latin perfectio, from perficere ('to complete'), formed from per ('thoroughly') plus facere ('to make, do').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- perfectio
- English cognates
- perfection, perfect
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralperfecciones
Examples
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The chef seeks perfection in every dish.
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She danced the piece to perfection.
alcanzar .
No one can reach absolute perfection.
técnica asombró .
The perfection of her technique amazed the judges.
Ensayó .
He rehearsed for months in search of perfection.
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