| perfection |
the state or condition of being without fault or flaw. [3 definitions] |
| perfectionism |
the tendency not to be satisfied with less than perfection. [2 definitions] |
| perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than perfect performance from herself or himself. [3 definitions] |
| perfectly |
in a perfect manner. [2 definitions] |
| perfect number |
a positive integer that is equal to the sum of its divisors, including one but excluding itself. |
| perfecto |
a standard cigar that is thick in the center and tapers at both ends. |
| perfect pitch |
the ability to sing or recognize the pitch of any musical tone heard; absolute pitch. |
| perfervid |
extremely eager; ardent; zealous. |
| perfidious |
purposely disloyal or treacherous; faithless. |
| perfidy |
an act or the practice of conscious, deliberate disloyalty or treachery; breach of faith. |
| perfoliate |
designating a leaf with a base that surrounds the stem, which appears to be growing through or piercing the leaf. |
| perforate |
to make a hole in. [3 definitions] |
| perforation |
a hole or series of small holes, esp. such as is made to cause paper, stamps, or the like to tear more easily. [2 definitions] |
| perforce |
out of necessity; without having a choice. |
| perform |
to carry out; do; fulfill. [4 definitions] |
| performable |
combined form of perform. |
| performance |
the act of doing, or carrying out; the act of performing. [3 definitions] |
| performance art |
an art form involving recitation, music, dance, film, and other media presented sometimes simultaneously and sometimes sequentially, usu. on a stage. |
| performer |
a person who sings, acts, or does some form of entertainment for an audience; one who performs. |
| performing arts |
arts such as drama, dance, and music that are performed before an audience. |
| perfume |
a substance, esp. a liquid, made from flowers or synthetically, that is worn on the body to give it a pleasant smell. [4 definitions] |