perfectionism
(-s̸hə niz′əm)☆
noun
- any doctrine that holds that moral, religious, or social perfection can and should be attained in this life
- extreme or obsessive striving for perfection, as in one's work
See perfectionism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- A propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.
- A belief in certain religions that moral or spiritual perfection can be achieved before the soul has passed into the afterlife.
Related Forms:
- per·fecˈtion·ist adjective & n.
- per·fecˌtion·isˈtic adjective
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