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==Definition==
==Definition==
*1. a. The [[fact]], [[state]], or condition of [[being]] completed or perfected; consummation, completion, end. Obs.
*1. a. The [[fact]], [[state]], or condition of [[being]] completed or perfected; consummation, completion, end. Obs.
*2. The condition or state of being [[morally]] or [[spiritually]] perfect; [[holiness]]; virtuous conduct. Christian perfection n. Christian holiness or righteousness; spec. the relatively perfect holiness attainable by a [[person]], as distinct from the [[absolute]] [[divine]] perfection. counsel of perfection: see COUNSEL n. 2b.
*2. The condition or state of being [[morally]] or [[spiritually]] perfect; [[holiness]]; virtuous conduct. Christian perfection n. Christian holiness or righteousness; spec. the relatively perfect holiness attainable by a [[person]], as distinct from the [[absolute]] [[divine]] perfection. counsel of perfection: see COUNSEL n. 2b.
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Perfection''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Perfection this link].</center>
*3. general
*3. general
:a. The condition, [[state]], or [[quality]] of [[being]] [[free]] from defect; flawlessness, faultlessness; purity. Also in weakened sense: supreme or comparative excellence. Now the usual sense.
:a. The condition, [[state]], or [[quality]] of [[being]] [[free]] from defect; flawlessness, faultlessness; purity. Also in weakened sense: supreme or comparative excellence. Now the usual sense.
Perfection has also been construed as that which is the best. In theology, when Descartes and Leibniz termed God "perfect," they had in mind something other than model; than that which lacks nothing; than that achieves its purpose; than that fulfills its functions; or than that is harmonious.[79]
Perfection has also been construed as that which is the best. In theology, when Descartes and Leibniz termed God "perfect," they had in mind something other than model; than that which lacks nothing; than that achieves its purpose; than that fulfills its functions; or than that is harmonious.[79]
===See also===
===See also===
*'''''[[Perfectionism]]'''''
===Notes===
===Notes===
<center><u>All notes derived from one author at the moment, Władysław Tatarkiewicz</u></center>
<center><u>All notes derived from one author at the moment, Władysław Tatarkiewicz</u></center>
