rigour

rig·our

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rig-er]
- /ˈrɪg ər/
- /ˈrɪɡ.ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rig-er]
- /ˈrɪg ər/

Definitions of rigour word

noun rigour strictness, severity, or harshness, as in dealing with people. 1
noun rigour the full or extreme severity of laws, rules, etc. 1
noun rigour severity of living conditions; hardship; austerity: the rigor of wartime existence. 1
noun rigour a severe or harsh act, circumstance, etc. 1
noun rigour scrupulous or inflexible accuracy or adherence: the logical rigor of mathematics. 1
noun rigour severity of weather or climate or an instance of this: the rigors of winter. 1

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Origin of rigour

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English rigour < Latin rigor stiffness, equivalent to rig(ēre) to be stiff + -or -or1

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Parts of speech for Rigour

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rigour popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for rigour

noun rigour

asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
astringence — Alternative spelling of astringency.
austerity — Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties.
calvary — a representation of Christ's crucifixion, usually sculptured and in the open air
chill — When you chill something or when it chills, you lower its temperature so that it becomes colder but does not freeze.

All 24 Synonyms of rigour