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perfectionism

noun per·fec·tion·ism \-shə-ˌni-zəm\

Definition of PERFECTIONISM

1
a :  the doctrine that the perfection of moral character constitutes a person's highest good
b :  the theological doctrine that a state of freedom from sin is attainable on earth
2
:  a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable
per·fec·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun or adjective
per·fec·tion·is·tic \-ˌfek-shə-ˈnis-tik\ adjective
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First Known Use of PERFECTIONISM

circa 1846

Rhymes with PERFECTIONISM

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Medical Dictionary

perfectionism

noun per·fec·tion·ism \pər-ˈfek-shə-ˌniz-əm\

Medical Definition of PERFECTIONISM

:  a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable; especially :  the setting of unrealistically demanding goals accompanied by a disposition to regard failure to achieve them as unacceptable and a sign of personal worthlessness

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