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Perfectionism vs Perfectionistic - What's the difference?

perfectionism | perfectionistic |

As a noun perfectionism

is a dislike for anything less than perfection.

As an adjective perfectionistic is

inclined to perfectionism.

perfectionism

Noun

(-)
  • A dislike for anything less than perfection
  • A belief that spiritual perfection may be achieved during life, or that it should be striven for
  • perfectionistic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Inclined to perfectionism.
  • Demanding perfection; imposing overly high standards (in attributes such as academic performance)
  • perfectionistic parents