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perfectly-done

|per-fec-tly-done|

B2

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/ˈpɜrfɪktli dʌn/

🇬🇧

/ˈpɜːfɪktli dʌn/

executed flawlessly

Etymology
Etymology Information

'perfectly-done' originates from the combination of 'perfectly' and 'done', where 'perfectly' is derived from the Latin 'perfectus', meaning 'completed', and 'done' from Old English 'don', meaning 'to perform'.

Historical Evolution

'perfectly' evolved from the Latin 'perfectus' through Old French 'parfait', and 'done' from Old English 'don', eventually forming the modern English term 'perfectly-done'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'perfectly' meant 'completely' and 'done' meant 'performed', and together they have retained the meaning of 'executed with complete accuracy'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

executed with complete accuracy or excellence.

The cake was perfectly-done, with a golden crust and moist interior.

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Last updated: 2025/04/04 17:02