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perfectionism vs temperament

temperament vs perfectionism

perfectionism and temperament both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perfectionism Yes No No No
temperament Yes No No No
As nouns, temperament is a hypernym of perfectionism; that is, temperament is a word with a broader meaning than perfectionism:
  • perfectionism: a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable
  • temperament: your usual mood
Other hypernyms of perfectionism include disposition.
perfectionism (noun) temperament (noun)
a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys
your usual mood
excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)
Difference between perfectionism and temperament

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