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Definition & Meaning of "rigorous"in English

rigorous
01

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most rigorous
Comparative
more rigorous
gradable
Examples
The school has a rigorous dress code that all students must follow. 
02

done with great attention to detail 

Examples
She followed the cooking instructions in a rigorous way, so her meals tasted the same every time. 
03

difficult to endure due to extreme or severe conditions 

Examples
The hikers faced a rigorous journey through the freezing mountains. 
04

(of a person) strictly adhering to a belief, system, or set of principles 

Examples
He was a rigorous vegetarian, never straying from his dietary choices. 

Lexical Tree

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