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Meaning of 'rigorous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rigorous [ a.]
- Manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration.
- Severe; intense; inclement; as, a rigorous winter.
- Violent.

Meaning of 'rigorous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rigorous [ s]
Meaning (1):
- rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
Example in sentence:
  • a strict vegetarian;
  • rigorous application of the law
Meaning (2):
- demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
Example in sentence:
  • rigorous discipline;
  • stringent safety measures;
  • tight security

Nearby Words:

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