PERFECTIONISM

perfectionism

(noun) a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable; “his perfectionism seemed excessive to his students”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

perfectionism (countable and uncountable, plural perfectionisms)

An unwillingness to settle for anything less than perfection.

(philosophy) A belief that spiritual perfection may be achieved during life, or that it should be striven for.

Anagrams

• imperfections

Source: Wiktionary


Per*fec"tion*ism, n.

Definition: The doctrine of the Perfectionists.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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