perfectionistic
UK/pə'fekʃ(ə)nɪstɪk/US
A2
Definitions
adj.
Characterized by perfectionism; setting unrealistically high standards
完美主义的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedper-through, thoroughly
+
-ionact, process, state
+
-ist-one who practices, believer in
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
=perfectionistic
Built up from perfect (per- 'thoroughly' + fect 'made' = thoroughly done) → perfectionist → perfectionistic. The fac sense 'made/finished' sits at the core.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Her perfectionistic streak made deadlines stressful.
- 2.
He has a perfectionistic approach to his work.