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fastidious
01
very attentive and paying close attention to small or specific aspects of a task or situation
Example
She is a fastidious editor, meticulously checking every sentence for errors.
The architect was fastidious about the placement of every detail in the building design.
02
(of organisms) growing only in special artificial cultures
Example
The fastidious bacteria can only grow in a laboratory setting with precise temperature and nutrient conditions.
These fastidious plants can only thrive in carefully controlled greenhouse environments.
03
highly attentive and particular about keeping things clean, tidy, and in order
Example
She has a fastidious approach to laundry, carefully sorting clothes by color and fabric.
He is fastidious about hygiene, washing his hands frequently and keeping his surroundings spotless.
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