completism
nounEtymology From complete + -ism. Originally from fanspeak, the slang of science fiction fans.
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A desire to obtain a complete collection of some type of thing.
- A novel type of completism is Rothman's record and determination of attending every major convention held in this country.1944, John Bristol Speer, Fancyclopedia, Completist:
- Completism is a form of lunacy not without honor.1986, Teresa Nielsen Hayden, “Over Rough Terrain”, in Making Book, published 1994, →ISBN, page 82:
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- Caruso's records are such an important body of material that this is one case where "completism" is justified.1992, Fanfare, volume 15, number 5, page 294:
- Related terms
- completist