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perfectiveness

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /pərˈfɛktɪv/

KK: /pɜrˈfɛktɪv/

noun
Definition

The quality or state of being perfect or flawless, often used in discussions about grammar or philosophy.


Example

The perfectiveness of her work was evident in every detail she attended to.


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been thinking about the idea of perfectiveness in our work.
Sloth B
That's an interesting topic! It's hard to achieve, don’t you think?
Sloth A
Yeah, I feel like we often aim for it but never quite get there.
Sloth B
True, but maybe it's more about progress than actual perfectiveness.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flawlessness
completeness
excellence
Antonyms
imperfection
deficiency
incompleteness
Root Explanation

Perfectiveness → It is formed from "perfect" (from Latin "perfectus", meaning completed or finished) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "perfectiveness" refers to the state or quality of being perfect or complete.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'perfect' which means completed, and remember that 'perfectiveness' describes the quality of being perfect.

Visually Confused Words
persecutiveness
effectiveness
defectiveness
reflectiveness
protectiveness
predictiveness
perceptiveness
reactiveness
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