perfection vs refinement
refinement vs perfectionperfection and refinement both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| perfection | Yes | No | No | No |
| refinement | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
refinement is a hyponym of
perfection; that is, refinement is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
perfection:
- perfection: the state of being without a flaw or defect
- refinement: a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
Other hyponyms of perfection include
couth, dream, cultivation, culture, finish, polish, fare-thee-well, intactness, immaculacy.
| perfection (noun) | refinement (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of making something perfect | the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste |
| an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept | a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude |
| the state of being without a flaw or defect | the result of improving something |
| the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) | |
| a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality |
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