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perfit

perfit is the obsolete form of perfect.

Meaning of perfect

Adjective

perfect (not generally comparable, comparative perfecter or more perfect, superlative perfectest or most perfect)

  1. (not comparable, usually) Fitting its definition precisely.
    • a perfect circle
    Synonyms:
    accurate, flawless
  2. (not comparable, usually) Having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose.
    • That bucket with the hole in the bottom is a poor bucket, but it is perfect for watering plants.
  3. (not comparable, usually) Without fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality.
    • The gymnast performed a perfect somersault.
    1. (not comparable, usually) Exact, correctly reflecting the original in all aspects.
      • The expert forger made a perfect copy of the victim's driver's license
    2. (not comparable, usually) Having thoroughly learned or memorized a part.
    3. (not comparable, usually, obsolete outside set of phrases) Having thoroughly learned or memorized a lesson; of a lesson: having been thoroughly learned or memorized.
      • Practice makes perfect.

See all 24 meanings of perfect

Forms of perfit

comparativemore perfit
superlativemost perfit

Questions about perfit

What is perfit the obsolete form of?
Perfit is the obsolete form of perfect.

Words near perfit in the dictionary

  1. perfightlie
  2. perfightly
  3. perfin
  4. perfing
  5. perfins
  6. perfit
  7. perfite
  8. perfix
  9. perfixed
  10. perfixes
  11. perfixing

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