Fastidious

/fæˈstɪdiəs/ adjective

Definition

Very attentive to detail and accuracy; demanding exact conformity to standards. Having high standards and being particular about cleanliness, order, or precision.

Etymology

From Latin fastidiosus, meaning 'disdainful' or 'squeamish,' derived from fastidium (disgust, aversion). Originally described someone who was easily disgusted or had refined tastes that rejected anything impure or imperfect.

Kelly Says

Think 'fast-idious' as someone who moves fast to fix any imperfection! A fastidious person can't tolerate mess or mistakes - they're like a human spell-checker, catching every tiny error that others miss.

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