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rigorous

/ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/adjective3 syllables

Rigorous means: demanding strict attention to rules and procedures.

Synonyms for rigorous8

adjective, as in demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

stringent, tight, demanding

adjective, as in rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

strict, exact

also used for rigorous

harsh, painstaking, scrupulous

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What does rigorous mean?2

adjective

1

demanding strict attention to rules and procedures“rigorous discipline”

2

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard“rigorous application of the law”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with rigorous?1

three syllables

vigorous
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Rigorous in a sentence

  • Poetry is a form of mathematics, a highly rigorous relationship with words.carlosalberto
  • That's just a meme, not a rigorous study.shekitten
  • Often, practice is much more useful than rigorous cramming.EugeneGS
  • The top engineer put the car through a series of rigorous tests.mailohilohi
  • The argument is rigorous and coherent but ultimately unconvincing.darinmex
  • This building was designed in accordance with the most rigorous environmental standards.sundown
  • This building was designed to comply with the most rigorous environmental standards.sundown
  • Sami followed a very rigorous system.OsoHombre

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