fastidious
[ fa-stid-ee-uhs, fuh- ]
/ fæˈstɪd i əs, fə- /
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Definition of fastidious
adjective
excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: a fastidious eater.
requiring or characterized by excessive care or delicacy; painstaking.
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Origin of fastidious
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1. See particular.
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British Dictionary definitions for fastidious
fastidious
/ (fæˈstɪdɪəs) /
adjective
very critical; hard to please
excessively particular about details
exceedingly delicate; easily disgusted
Derived forms of fastidious
fastidiously, adverbfastidiousness, nounWord Origin for fastidious
C15: from Latin fastīdiōsus scornful, from fastīdium loathing, from fastus pride + taedium weariness
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Medical definitions for fastidious
fastidious
[ fă-stĭd′ē-əs, fə- ]
adj.
Possessing or displaying careful, meticulous attention to detail.
Difficult to please; exacting.
Having complex nutritional requirements. Used of microorganisms.
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