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perfectionism

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Perfectionism (noun) means the habit of wanting everything to be flawless and refusing to accept anything less.

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1
The habit of wanting everything to be flawless and refusing to accept anything less.
2
(religion) The idea that a person can reach spiritual perfection while still alive, or should try to.
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What is the meaning of perfectionism?
"perfectionism" (noun) means the habit of wanting everything to be flawless and refusing to accept anything less.
What are the different meanings of perfectionism?
"perfectionism" has 2 main meanings: 1. The habit of wanting everything to be flawless and refusing to accept anything less; 2. (religion) The idea that a person can reach spiritual perfection while still alive, or should try to.
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