Perfect
Example: Het weer was perfect voor een lange wandeling in het park.
Definition
"Perfect" describes something that is completely without flaws or defects, meeting all desired standards or expectations. For example, in the phrase 'Het weer was perfect voor een lange wandeling in het park,' it means the weather was ideal and flawless for a long walk in the park.
Etymology
The word "perfect" comes from the Latin 'perfectus,' meaning 'completed' or 'finished.' It originally implied something that had been thoroughly done or made whole. Did you know? The Latin root 'per-' means 'thoroughly,' and 'facere' means 'to do,' so "perfect" literally means 'thoroughly done.'
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"Perfect" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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