rigorous

Meanings

• Adjective

  Thorough, strict, and uncompromising.

  - "The rigorous training program for athletes requires early morning workouts and a strict diet."
  - "The professor's rigorous exams tested our knowledge thoroughly."

• Adjective

  Relating to or characterized by the application of a great deal of force or pressure.

  - "The rigorous machinery in the factory produced goods at an impressive rate."
  - "The rigorous winds of the desert can be dangerous for travelers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

arbitrary , capricious , whimsical

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Synonyms

harsh , strict , painstaking , scrupulous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rigorous
boring , warning , storing , exploring

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Homophones

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1. Rigor (Latin) : stiffness, rigidity
   

2. Rigor mortis (Latin) : stiffening of the body after death
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rigorous that leads to same result
rigorous , rigorously , rigorousness , rigorousnesses

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Forms

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rigorousness, rigorously, rigorousnesses, rigorouslyes

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Etymology

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From Latin 'rigor' meaning stiffness or rigidity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rigor mortis' comes from the Latin words 'rigor' (stiffness) and 'mortis' (death').

2. The term 'rigorous' was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Diligence: Both rigorous and diligent involve thoroughness and dedication, but diligence often implies a focus on completing tasks, while rigorous emphasizes strictness and adherence to rules.

2. Austerity: Austerity and rigor share the idea of strictness and lack of luxury, but austerity often implies a moral or ethical dimension, while rigor focuses on the strictness itself.

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Culture

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In literature, rigorous is often used to describe characters or situations that demand strict adherence to rules or principles. In art, rigorous refers to the use of precise techniques and adherence to formal rules.

How to Memorize "rigorous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'rigorous' as a soldier standing tall and firm, or as a machine that operates with precision and force.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rigorous' with the idea of a strict teacher or a demanding training program.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rigorous' as 'Rigor'-ous, emphasizing the Latin root and the idea of stiffness or rigidity.

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