rigor

noun
UK: /ˈrɪɡər/
US: /ˈrɪɡər/

  1. The quality of being very careful and paying great attention to detail.

    1. The professor graded with rigor, marking every small error.
    2. The scientific rigor of the study ensured that the results were reliable, reducing uncertainty.

  2. The demanding or unpleasant conditions of something.

    1. The rigor of winter made travel difficult and dangerous.
    2. The physical rigor of the training program pushed the athletes to their absolute limits.

  3. Strictness or severity, especially in judgment or punishment.

    1. The law was applied with rigor to deter future crimes.
    2. The headmaster enforced discipline with great rigor, creating a strict school environment.

Synonyms

precision hardship accuracy austerity severity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rigor" in English means: The quality of being very careful and paying great attention to detail., The demanding or unpleasant conditions of something., Strictness or severity, especially in judgment or punishment..

The phonetic transcription of "rigor" is /ˈrɪɡər/ in British English and /ˈrɪɡər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rigor": precision, hardship, accuracy, austerity, severity.

Example usage of "rigor": "The professor graded with rigor, marking every small error.". More examples on the page.