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rigorous
01
(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied
Example
The school has a rigorous dress code that all students must follow.
To maintain safety, the laboratory follows rigorous procedures for handling chemicals.
02
done with great attention to detail
Example
She followed the cooking instructions in a rigorous way, so her meals tasted the same every time.
A rigorous investigation revealed all the facts surrounding the case.
Example
The hikers faced a rigorous journey through the freezing mountains.
The rigorous climate in the desert made survival challenging.
word family
rigor
Noun
rigorous
Adjective
rigorously
Adverb
rigorously
Adverb
rigorousness
Noun
rigorousness
Noun
