pitch-perfect
|pitch/per/fect|
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/ˈpɪtʃ ˌpɜːrfɪkt/
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/ˈpɪtʃ ˌpɜːfɪkt/
flawless accuracy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pitch-perfect' originates from the combination of 'pitch,' referring to the quality of a sound, and 'perfect,' meaning complete or flawless.
Historical Evolution
'pitch' and 'perfect' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, but the combination 'pitch-perfect' became popular in the 20th century to describe musical accuracy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to musical accuracy, but it has expanded to describe any form of precision or flawlessness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having perfect accuracy or precision, especially in musical pitch.
Her pitch-perfect rendition of the song left the audience in awe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 07:21