rigorous — extremely thorough and careful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely thorough and careful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪɡərəs/
Example Sentences
- My mom's rigorous inspection of my room could put CSI investigators to shame.
- The university maintains rigorous academic standards for all students.
- After rigorous debate, the committee finally decided on pizza for lunch.
rigorous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈrɪɡərəs/]
extremely thorough and careful
The training is rigorous — but that's exactly what makes it mean something.
Rigorous and vigorous — generous with every ounce of effort.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rigor' meaning stiffness, strictness, or severity, combined with the suffix '-ous' meaning full of or characterized by. The word ultimately derives from the Latin verb 'rigere' meaning to be stiff or rigid.
Breakdown
rig- (from Latin rigere, to be stiff) + -or (stiffness, severity) + -ous (full of, characterized by) = rigorous (full of strictness and thoroughness)
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📝Examples
“My mom's rigorous inspection of my room could put CSI investigators to shame.”
“The university maintains rigorous academic standards for all students.”
“After rigorous debate, the committee finally decided on pizza for lunch.”
“The clinical trial underwent rigorous peer review before publication.”
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