Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

word-perfect

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.93 in modern English

Syllables: word-per-fect
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Correct in every word.

adj

Having memorized one's lines perfectly; letter-perfect.

British usage

Example Sentences

"This is also not a good example for the class. You want them to enjoy the freedom of expressing themselves without the worry of remembering things in a word-perfect, parrot-like fashion."
""Yes, I think Olivant must have been pretty word-perfect with his piece. I must find out where he was educated.""
"The oldest actor in the company was word-perfect before any other actor and speaking at twice the rate and getting laughs from his fellow actors, the younger actors, in rehearsal!"

Etymology

From word + perfect.

Usage

British usage

Inflected Forms

more word-perfect (comparative) most word-perfect (superlative)

Phrases

letter-perfect

Frequently Paired Words

letter-perfect WordPerfect

Synonyms

letter-perfect

Questions

What does word-perfect mean?: Correct in every word.
Where does word-perfect come from?: From word + perfect.

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