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perfectionism
[ per-fek-shuh-niz-uhm ]
/ pərˈfɛk ʃəˌnɪz əm /
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Definition of perfectionism
noun
any of various doctrines holding that religious, moral, social, or political perfection is attainable.
a personal standard, attitude, or philosophy that demands perfection and rejects anything less.
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Origin of perfectionism
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; perfection + -ism
Words nearby perfectionism
perfect gas, perfectibility of man, perfectible, perfecting press, perfection, perfectionism, perfectionist, perfective, perfectivize, perfectly, perfect number
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British Dictionary definitions for perfectionism
perfectionism
/ (pəˈfɛkʃəˌnɪzəm) /
noun
philosophy the doctrine that man can attain perfection in this life
the demand for the highest standard of excellence
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