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Meaning of PERFECTIONISM

Pronunciation:  pur'fekshu`nizum

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 Definition: [n]  a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable; "his perfectionism seemed excessive to his students"
 
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 See Also: disposition, temperament

 

 

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Perfectionism
With help for Superkids, workaholics, type A`s, straight A`s, procrastinators, overachievers, and caring adults, this book explains the differences between healthy ambition and unhealthy perfectionism and gives straight strategies for getting out of the perfectionist trap--from recognizing the symptoms to rewarding yourself for who you are, not what you do. It explains why some people become perfectionists, what perfectionism does to the mind and body, why girls are especially prone to it, and more. Illustrations.

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Per*fec"tion*ism\, n.
The doctrine of the Perfectionists.
 
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