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Word of the Day

September 5, 2026 Adjective

Fastidious

/fæˈstɪdiəs/

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Example

"The tailor was fastidious about his measurements."

Etymology (Origin)

From Latin fastidiosus.

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