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Perfectionism

Noun CEFR C1
pəˈfɛk.ʃ(ə).nɪ.z(ə)m

Definitions

  1. An unwillingness to settle for anything less than perfection.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A belief that spiritual perfection may be achieved during life, or that it should be striven for.
    countable, uncountable

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CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Perfectionist Perfectionists perfectionitis perfectionment Perfections perfectissimate

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