perfectionism
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per·fec·tion·ism
(pər-fĕk′shə-nĭz′əm)n.
1. A propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.
2. A belief in certain religions that moral or spiritual perfection can be achieved before the soul has passed into the afterlife.
per·fec′tion·ist adj. & n.
per·fec′tion·is′tic adj.
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perfectionism
(pəˈfɛkʃəˌnɪzəm)n
1. (Philosophy) philosophy the doctrine that man can attain perfection in this life
2. the demand for the highest standard of excellence
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per•fec•tion•ism
(pərˈfɛk ʃəˌnɪz əm)n.
1. any of various doctrines holding that religious, moral, social, or political perfection is attainable.
2. a personal standard, attitude, or philosophy that demands perfection and rejects anything less.
[1830–40, Amer.]
per•fec′tion•ist, n., adj.
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perfectionism
1. the religious or philosophical aspiration to be perfect in moral character.
2. a personality trait manifested by the rejection of personal achievements falling short of perfection, often leading to distress and self-condemnation. — perfectionist, n. — perfectionistic, adj.
See also: Attitudes 2. a personality trait manifested by the rejection of personal achievements falling short of perfection, often leading to distress and self-condemnation. — perfectionist, n. — perfectionistic, adj.
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Noun 1. perfectionism - a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable; "his perfectionism seemed excessive to his students"
disposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition"
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Translations
perfektionismi
perfekcionizam
perfeccionismo
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perfectionism
n → Perfektionismus m
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per·fec·tion·ism
n. perfeccionismo, tendencia al fervor exagerado en la ejecución de actividades sin distinción de importancia entre las mismas.
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perfectionism
n perfeccionismoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.