fastidious
[ fa-stid-ee-uh s, fuh- ]
/ fæˈstɪd i əs, fə- /
adjective
excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: a fastidious eater.
requiring or characterized by excessive care or delicacy; painstaking.
Origin of fastidious
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1. See
particular.
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British Dictionary definitions for fastidiousness
fastidious
/ (fæˈstɪdɪəs) /
adjective
very critical; hard to please
excessively particular about details
exceedingly delicate; easily disgusted
Derived forms of fastidious
fastidiously, adverb fastidiousness, nounWord Origin for fastidious
C15: from Latin
fastīdiōsus scornful, from
fastīdium loathing, from
fastus pride +
taedium weariness
Medical definitions for fastidiousness
fastidious
[ fă-stĭd′ē-əs, fə- ]
adj.
Possessing or displaying careful, meticulous attention to detail.
Difficult to please; exacting.
Having complex nutritional requirements. Used of microorganisms.