rigorous
[ rig-er-uhs ]
/ ˈrɪg ər əs /
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adjective
characterized by rigor; rigidly severe or harsh, as people, rules, or discipline: rigorous laws.
severely exact or accurate; precise: rigorous research.
(of weather or climate) uncomfortably severe or harsh; extremely inclement.
Logic, Mathematics. logically valid.
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First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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synonym study for rigorous
1. See strict.
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British Dictionary definitions for rigorous
rigorous
/ (ˈrɪɡərəs) /
adjective
characterized by or proceeding from rigour; harsh, strict, or severerigorous discipline
severely accurate; scrupulousrigorous book-keeping
(esp of weather) extreme or harsh
maths logic (of a proof) making the validity of the successive steps completely explicit
Derived forms of rigorous
rigorously, adverbrigorousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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