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perfectly

|per/fec/tly|

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/ˈpɜːrfɪktli/

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/ˈpɜːfɪktli/

(perfect)

flawless execution

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounVerbVerbVerbAdverb
perfectperfectsperfectsperfectedperfectedperfectingperfectionperfectsperfectingperfectedperfectly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'perfectly' originates from the Latin word 'perfectus,' where 'per-' meant 'completely' and 'facere' meant 'to do or make.'

Historical Evolution

'perfectus' transformed into the Old French word 'parfit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'perfectly' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'completely done or made,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a flawless manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is free from any flaw or defect.

She performed the song perfectly.

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Adverb 2

completely or absolutely.

The plan worked perfectly.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35