stringent — demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's stringent housekeeping rules include washing hands before touching any doorknob.
- The restaurant failed inspection due to stringent health regulations regarding food storage.
- His mother's stringent curfew meant he had to be home before the streetlights even turned on.
stringent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstrɪndʒənt/]
demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Strict rule enforcement
Stringent rules remain urgent, even with detergent!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'stringens,' the present participle of 'stringere' meaning 'to bind tightly' or 'to draw tight.' The word entered English in the 16th century, originally used in medical and scientific contexts before expanding to general usage.
Breakdown
string- (from Latin stringere, to bind/tighten) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'being in a state of') = stringent (being in a state of binding/tightening, hence strict and demanding)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's stringent housekeeping rules include washing hands before touching any doorknob.”
“The restaurant failed inspection due to stringent health regulations regarding food storage.”
“His mother's stringent curfew meant he had to be home before the streetlights even turned on.”
“The driving instructor's stringent standards made even experienced drivers nervous during the test.”
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