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strictness

strict
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [strikt]
    • /strɪkt/
    • /ˈstrɪkt.nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [strikt]
    • /strɪkt/

Definitions of strictness word

  • adjective strictness characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles: a strict observance of rituals. 1
  • adjective strictness stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc.: strict laws; a strict judge. 1
  • adjective strictness closely or rigorously enforced or maintained: strict silence. 1
  • adjective strictness exact or precise: a strict statement of facts. 1
  • adjective strictness extremely defined or conservative; narrowly or carefully limited: a strict construction of the Constitution. 1
  • adjective strictness close, careful, or minute: a strict search. 1

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Origin of strictness

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin strictus, equivalent to strig-, variant stem of stringere to draw tight + -tus past participle suffix

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Strictness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

strictness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% 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.

strictness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for strictness

noun strictness

  • accuracy — The accuracy of information or measurements is their quality of being true or correct, even in small details.
  • adjacency — the quality or state of being adjacent; nearness
  • asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
  • austerity — Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties.
  • ceremony — A ceremony is a formal event such as a wedding.

Antonyms for strictness

noun strictness

  • indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
  • looseness — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.

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