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Perfectionistic

/pərˌfɛk.ʃəˈnɪs.tɪk/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #25400 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Refusing to accept any standard short of perfection; characterized by an extreme insistence on flawlessness.

    "Her perfectionistic approach to the project meant every single detail was meticulously checked."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to or involving the traits or psychology of a perfectionist.

    "He recognized his perfectionistic tendencies and learned to embrace minor errors as part of growth."

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Derived from the noun 'perfection', which traces back to the Latin 'perfectio' meaning 'a finishing or completion', from 'perficere' (to finish, bring to an end). The suffix '-istic' was later added to form an adjective describing behaviors or tendencies characterized by a striving for flawlessness.

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