fastidious
/fæˈstɪdi.əs/
Meanings
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adjective
Marked by or showing an unwillingness to accept anything less than perfection.
- "Her fastidious nature made her a difficult person to please."
- "He was fastidious about his appearance and always dressed impeccably."
Pronunciation
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/fæˈstɪdi.əs/
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/fæˈstɪdi.əs/
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Synonyms
exacting , fussy , meticulous , niggly , pernickety
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fastidiousastonish , delicious , obstinance , precious
Variants
List of all variants of fastidious that leads to same resultfastidious , fastidious attention to detail , fastidiously , fastidiousness , fastidiousnesses , hyper-fastidious , hyperfastidious
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).fastidiously, fastidiousness
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originating in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'fastidiosus', meaning 'hard to please' or 'displeased'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'fastidious' can also be used to describe an organism that is very selective in what it eats or lives in.
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In the medical field, 'fastidious' is used to describe the careful handling of microorganisms to ensure their survival and accuracy in laboratory tests.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
meticulous: Similar to fastidious, meaning showing great attention to detail and care.
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perfectionist: A person who is fastidious about achieving perfection in their work or life.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
My mother had always been the most "fastidious" and organized of people—a wet ring left on her coffee table by a glass could drive her to distraction.
- John B. Judis,{it}New Republic{/it},14 Oct. 1996 -
"I'll stop off and get us a sandwich," said Matthew. … Tony, a "fastidious" eater, sighed.
- Penelope Lively,{it}City of the Mind{/it},1991 -
Though he prides himself on being hip, he is too "fastidious" to do anything dangerous or dirty.
- Jay McInerney,{it}Bright Lights, Big City{/it},1984
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, fastidious characters are often depicted as being overly concerned with details and perfection, such as in Jane Austen's 'Emma'. In art, the term 'fastidiousness' can refer to the meticulous attention to detail in a work.
How to Memorize "fastidious"
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visualize
- Visualize a person carefully examining every detail of an object to understand its perfection.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of perfection and attention to detail.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Fussy About Small Things In Orderly Surroundings'.
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