Perfect
/pərˈfɛkt/noun
Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
Did you know?The term 'perfect' originally comes from Latin roots meaning 'to make completely whole,' often tied to the alchemical process of transformation and divine completion.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
perfectus
“Completed or made whole, often used in contexts of divine or magical completeness.”
Old French
Old French
parfait
“Fully accomplished or complete, often associated with ideal standards.”
Middle English
Middle English
parfit
“Whole or complete, often used in moral or virtuous contexts.”
Modern English
English
perfect
“Describing something as flawless or ideal, embodying completeness and excellence.”