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Rigorous: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：strict and demanding (rigorous)

rigorous 🔊

/ˈrɪɡərəs/

adj.

Describes rules, training, or standards that are extremely strict and demanding, leaving no room for mistakes.

Rigorous meaning illustrated by a strict coach demanding peak athletic performance.

strict and demanding 🔊

➕

/strɪkt ənd dɪˈmændɪŋ/

adj.

Describes something that is extremely strict and demanding, with no tolerance for mistakes.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'rigor' (stiffness) + '-ous' (adjective suffix), implying strictness.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'rigid' and 'vigorous' – rigorous means being rigidly vigorous in standards.

📖 Example

To prepare for the IELTS speaking test, she followed a rigorous daily practice routine with her tutor. 🔊 This example shows a strict and demanding daily practice routine for exam preparation.

🔗 Collocations

rigorous training – intensive and strict practice

rigorous standards – very high and exacting criteria

rigorous discipline – strict enforcement of rules

🔄 Synonyms

strict (adj.) – demanding that rules are obeyed exactly

demanding (adj.) – requiring a lot of effort or skill

stringent (adj.) – very strict and limiting

🚫 Antonyms

lenient (adj.) – not strict or severe

lax (adj.) – not careful or strict enough

easygoing (adj.) – relaxed and tolerant

🌱 Derivatives

rigorously (adv.) – in a strict and thorough manner

rigorousness (n.) – the quality of being strict and exact

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'rigor' via Old French, meaning stiffness. Now often used in academic and scientific contexts to denote meticulous precision and high standards.

Meaning 2：thorough and exact (rigorous)

rigorous 🔊

/ˈrɪɡərəs/

adj.

Describes a way of doing things that is very careful, thorough, and exact, paying attention to every small detail.

Rigorous definition shown through a scientist's precise measurement in a lab.

thorough and exact 🔊

➕

/ˈθɜroʊ ənd ɪɡˈzækt/

adj.

Refers to a method or process that is very careful, thorough, and precise, with attention to every detail.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Before the new app was launched, it went through a rigorous testing process to fix all possible bugs. 🔊 This example illustrates a thorough and exact testing process for software development.

🔗 Collocations

rigorous testing – comprehensive and precise evaluation

rigorous analysis – detailed and accurate examination

rigorous method – careful and systematic approach

🔄 Synonyms

thorough (adj.) – complete with attention to every detail

meticulous (adj.) – showing great attention to detail

precise (adj.) – exact and accurate

🚫 Antonyms

careless (adj.) – not giving enough attention to avoid errors

superficial (adj.) – not thorough or deep

sloppy (adj.) – messy and lacking care

🌱 Derivatives

rigorously (adv.) – in a thorough and exact manner

rigorousness (n.) – the quality of being thorough and precise