perfectionism (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable
examples his perfectionism seemed excessive to his students
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Hypernym disposition, temperament
Derivationally related form perfectionism → perfectionist
Incoming links
Hyponym disposition, temperament
Derivationally related form perfectionist → perfectionism

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