Perfectness

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The quality characterized by flawless excellence and absence of defects is essential for a state of ultimate achievement where nothing is amiss or lacking
2. The state of being entirely free from any errors or imperfections is indicative of an ultimate standard of quality where every aspect is in flawless harmony
3. The condition of having no flaws or defects and meeting the highest standards of excellence

Etymology: "Perfectness" is a plain compound: the adjective "perfect" with the suffix "-ness," which turns an adjective into a noun for a quality or state. The adjective "perfect" came into English from Latin "perfectus," meaning "completed" or "brought to an end," built from "per-" (through or thoroughly) and "facere" (to make or do). So the underlying idea is something carried all the way through to its finish. The noun itself traces back to Middle English "parfitnesse," which shows the older spelling of the adjective. The suffix "-ness" is an Old English formation, so the word is a blend of a Latin-derived root with a native English ending, a pattern common in everyday English vocabulary.

Synonyms: flawlessness, completeness, excellence, perfection, idealness

Antonyms: imperfection, flaw, defect, shortcoming, inadequacy