refinement vs perfection
perfection vs refinementrefinement and perfection both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| refinement | Yes | No | No | No |
| perfection | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
perfection is a hypernym of
refinement; that is, perfection is a
word with a broader meaning than refinement:
- refinement: a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
- perfection: the state of being without a flaw or defect
Other hypernyms of refinement include
flawlessness, ne plus ultra.
| refinement (noun) | perfection (noun) |
|---|---|
| the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | the act of making something perfect |
| a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept |
| the result of improving something | the state of being without a flaw or defect |
| 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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