perfectionist
[ per-fek-shuh-nist ]
/ pərˈfɛk ʃə nɪst /
noun
a person who adheres to or believes in perfectionism.
a person who demands perfection of himself, herself, or others.
adjective
of, relating to, or distinguished by perfection or perfectionism.
Nearby words
perfectibility of man, perfectible, perfecting press, perfection, perfectionism, perfectionist, perfectionists, perfective, perfectively, perfectivity, perfectivize
Origin of perfectionist
Related formsper·fec·tion·is·tic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for perfectionist
perfectionist
/ (pəˈfɛkʃənɪst) /
noun
a person who strives for or demands the highest standards of excellence in work, etc
a person who believes the doctrine of perfectionism
adjective
of or relating to perfectionism
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Word Origin and History for perfectionist
perfectionist
1650s, from perfection + -ist. Originally theological, "one who believes moral perfection may be attained in earthly existence;" sense of "one satisfied only with the highest standards" is from 1934. Related: Perfectionism.
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