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| 1. | [ adjective ] rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard | |
| Synonyms: | strict | |
| Examples: | "rigorous application of the law" "a strict vegetarian" |
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| Related terms: | exact | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] demanding strict attention to rules and procedures | |
| Synonyms: | tight stringent | |
| Examples: | "rigorous discipline" "tight security" "stringent safety measures" |
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| Related terms: | demanding | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (of circumstances; especially weather) causing suffering | |
| Synonyms: | cruel harsh unkind brutal | |
| Examples: | "brutal weather" "northern winters can be cruel" "a cruel world" "a harsh climate "a rigorous climate" "unkind winters" |
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| Related terms: | hard | |
| Similar spelling: |
rigorously |
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