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fastidious
01
very attentive and paying close attention to small or specific aspects of a task or situation
Examples
She is a fastidious editor, meticulously checking every sentence for errors.
02
(of organisms) growing only in special artificial cultures
Examples
The fastidious bacteria can only grow in a laboratory setting with precise temperature and nutrient conditions.
03
highly attentive and particular about keeping things clean, tidy, and in order
Examples
She has a fastidious approach to laundry, carefully sorting clothes by color and fabric.
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fastidiously
fastidiousness
unfastidious
fastidious
