perfectionism
nounUK /pəˈfɛk.ʃ(ə).nɪ.z(ə)m/ · US /pɚˈfɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zm̩/
Etymology From perfection + -ism.
1
An unwillingness to settle for anything less than perfection.
2
Human sciences, Philosophy, Sciences A belief that spiritual perfection may be achieved during life, or that it should be striven for.
- Related terms
- perfectionist, perfectionistic