perfectible

[pərˈfɛktəbəl]

perfectible Definition

capable of being made perfect; susceptible of improvement.

Using perfectible: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "perfectible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The design is perfectible and can be improved.

  • Example

    Human nature is perfectible, but it requires effort and time.

  • Example

    The system is not perfectible, but it can be made more efficient.

perfectible Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for perfectible

Phrases with perfectible

  • a society that can be improved through social and political reforms

    Example

    The utopian vision of a perfectible society has been a recurring theme in literature.

  • the idea that individuals can improve themselves through self-discipline and education

    Example

    The concept of the perfectible self is central to many philosophical and religious traditions.

  • the belief that the world can be made a better place through human effort and progress

    Example

    The Enlightenment thinkers believed in the perfectibility of the world through reason and science.

Origins of perfectible

from French 'perfectible', from Latin 'perfectus', meaning 'perfect'

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Summary: perfectible in Brief

'Perfectible' [pərˈfɛktəbəl] is an adjective that describes something that can be made perfect or improved. It is often used to describe human nature, systems, or designs. The concept of a perfectible society, self, or world is also associated with this term.