Flawlessness
/ˈflɔː.ləs.nəs/noun
The state or quality of being without flaws or defects.
Did you know?In ancient alchemical texts, the quest for flawlessness was often associated with the creation of the Philosopher's Stone, a symbol of ultimate perfection and immortality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰrewh₂-
“to break or shatter, suggesting imperfection.”
Old English
Old English
flāw
“a blemish, imperfection, or defect.”
Middle English
Middle English
flaw
“a fault or defect, especially in character or quality.”
Modern English
English
flawlessness
“the quality or state of being free from flaws, often idealized as perfection.”