(sometimes disapproving) a person who likes to do things perfectly and is not satisfied with anything less:
He was a perfectionist in his art and could be difficult to work for. * perfectionist principles / standards * To reach that level of playing you have to be an absolute perfectionist.
perfectionism noun [U]:
Her perfectionism is evident at work and at home.
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