fullkomlig

Fullkomlig is a Swedish adjective meaning perfect, complete, or flawless. It is used to describe something regarded as without defects or shortcomings, in moral, aesthetic, technical, or theoretical senses. The term can refer to a person, a plan, a work of art, or a concept that is considered ideal or fully adequate. In everyday language fullkomlig is common, while more neutral or precise contexts may prefer fullständig (complete) or perfekt (flawless).

Etymology and forms: The word is built from full and komlig (obtainable or suitable). It is related to cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish fuldkommen and Norwegian fullkommen, all sharing a sense of wholeness or completeness. The related nouns and adverbs are fullkomlighet and fullkomligt, respectively. The plural form of the adjective is fullkomliga, and the feminine/masculine forms agree with the noun they modify.

Usage and nuance: In modern Swedish, fullkomlig tends to be more literary or formal than everyday synonyms, and may appear in philosophical, religious, or rhetorical contexts as well as in prose describing exemplary qualities. It often conveys a sense of moral or intrinsic perfection beyond mere technical adequacy. In many cases, контейments or alternatives such as perfekt or fullständig may be chosen to fit nuance and register.

Examples: Den fullkomliga lösningen räddade projektet. Hon är en fullkomlig förebild. Den fullkomlige karaktären framstår som idealisk i boken. These usages illustrate its application to objects, plans, and people considered exemplary or ideal.