What part of speech is “perfect”

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Adjective

as an adjective, 'perfect' describes something that has no flaws, is ideal, or is exactly right for a particular purpose or situation.

She has a perfect score on the test.

It's the perfect weather for a picnic.

He found the perfect gift for her birthday.

'Perfect' can be used in comparative and superlative forms, though it's less common because 'perfect' already denotes a pinnacle quality. Phrases like 'more perfect' are sometimes used for emphasis, but they can be considered redundant.

Verb

as a verb, 'perfect' means to make something free from faults or defects, or to make something as good as it can possibly be.

She spent years perfecting her craft.

He needs to perfect his technique if he wants to win the competition.

They are trying to perfect the software before its release.

When using 'perfect' as a verb, it's often followed by an object that is being improved or refined. The verb 'perfect' implies a continuous effort to reach an ideal state, even if achieving absolute perfection might be impossible.

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