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- [rig-er-uh s]
- /ˈrɪg ər əs/
- /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rig-er-uh s]
- /ˈrɪg ər əs/
Definitions of rigorous word
- adjective rigorous characterized by rigor; rigidly severe or harsh, as people, rules, or discipline: rigorous laws. 1
- adjective rigorous severely exact or accurate; precise: rigorous research. 1
- adjective rigorous (of weather or climate) uncomfortably severe or harsh; extremely inclement. 1
- adjective rigorous Logic, Mathematics. logically valid. 1
- adjective rigorous demanding 1
- adjective rigorous rigidly precise 1
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Origin of rigorous
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word rigōrōsus. See rigor, -ous
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Parts of speech for Rigorous
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adjective
verb
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preposition
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determiner
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rigorous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rigorous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rigorous
adj rigorous
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- uncompromising — not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
- onerous — burdensome, oppressive, or troublesome; causing hardship: onerous duties.
- stringent — rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe: stringent laws.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
Antonyms for rigorous
adj rigorous
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- negligent — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
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