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How do you spell Fastidious?

Correct spelling

fastidious

Remember: fastIDIous - the 'idi' comes from Latin fastidium meaning disgust

Why is fastidious spelled this way?

From Latin fastidiosus, full of loathing. FASTIDIUM (disgust). Someone fastidious is disgusted by imperfection — attention to detail driven by an inability to tolerate error.

Common misspellings of fastidious

fastideousfastidiusfasticiousfastidous

Example

Her fastidious attention to detail made her an excellent proofreader.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell fastidious?+
The correct spelling is "fastidious". Remember: fastIDIous - the 'idi' comes from Latin fastidium meaning disgust
Is it fastideous or fastidious?+
The correct spelling is "fastidious", not "fastideous".

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