Definitions for rigorous
ˈrɪg ər əsrig·or·ous

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. rigorous, strict(adj)

   rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

   "rigorous application of the law"; "a strict vegetarian"

2. rigorous, stringent, tight(adj)

   demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

   "rigorous discipline"; "tight security"; "stringent safety measures"

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1. Rigorous(a.)

   (Mathematics, Logic) Adhering scrupulously and exactly to accepted principles; hence, logically valid; as, a rigorous proof.

Origin: [F. rigoureux, LL. rigorosus. See Rigor.]

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1. rigorous(Adjective)

   Manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration.

2. rigorous(Adjective)

   Severe; intense; inclement; as, a rigorous winter.

3. rigorous(Adjective)

   Violent.

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1. Rigorous(adj)

   manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration

2. Rigorous(adj)

   severe; intense; inclement; as, a rigorous winter

3. Rigorous(adj)

   violent

Origin: [F. rigoureux, LL. rigorosus. See Rigor.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rigorous in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rigorous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of rigorous in a Sentence

1. Mark Daniels:

   The work is very rigorous.

2. Tony Visconti:

   He's in fine health, he's just made a very rigorous album.

3. Pamela Robey:

   The problem is, these studies have really not been that rigorous.

4. Lena Reimann:

   If rigorous climate change mitigation is pursued as planned under the Paris Agreement.

5. Todd Paglia:

   No other manufacturer has adopted such a rigorous policy with such reach around the world.

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