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- [strin-juh nt]
- /ˈstrɪn dʒənt/
- /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/
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- [strin-juh nt]
- /ˈstrɪn dʒənt/
Definitions of stringent word
- adjective stringent rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe: stringent laws. 1
- adjective stringent compelling, constraining, or urgent: stringent necessity. 1
- adjective stringent convincing or forcible: stringent arguments. 1
- adjective stringent (of the money market) characterized by a shortage in money for loan or investment purposes; tight. 1
- adjective stringent Stringent laws, rules, or conditions are very severe or are strictly controlled. 0
- adjective stringent requiring strict attention to rules, procedure, detail, etc 0
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Origin of stringent
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin stringent- (stem of stringēns), present participle of stringere to draw tight; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Stringent
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stringent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stringent
adj stringent
- tough — strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- stiff — rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- binding — A binding promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
Antonyms for stringent
adj stringent
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- facile — moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality: facile fingers; a facile mind.
- pliable — easily bent; flexible; supple: pliable leather.
- willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
- lenient — agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent: He tended to be lenient toward the children. More lenient laws encouraged greater freedom of expression.
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