Rigorous

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪɡərəs/

Definitions of rigorous

adjective showing strictness, severity, or precision; extremely thorough and accurate

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher had a rigorous approach to teaching basic vocabulary.

A2 The new employee underwent a rigorous training program to learn the company's procedures.

B1 The university course had a rigorous curriculum that challenged students to think critically.

B2 The scientific research required rigorous testing methods to ensure accurate results.

C1 The legal team conducted a rigorous investigation to gather evidence for the case.

C2 The renowned scholar's work was known for its rigorous analysis and thorough research.

Examples of rigorous in a Sentence

formal The research project required a rigorous methodology to ensure accurate results.

informal The teacher's grading system is so rigorous, it's hard to get a good grade.

slang The workout was so rigorous, I'm going to be sore for days.

figurative His leadership style is rigorous, always pushing us to do our best.

Grammatical Forms of rigorous

• past tense: rigorous
• plural: rigorous
• comparative: more rigorous
• superlative: most rigorous
• present tense: rigorous
• future tense: will be rigorous
• perfect tense: has been rigorous
• continuous tense: is being rigorous
• singular: rigorous
• positive degree: rigorous
• infinitive: to be rigorous
• gerund: rigorous
• participle: rigorous

Origin and Evolution of rigorous

First Known Use: 0016 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rigorous' originated from the Latin word 'rigorosus' which means stiff, rigid, or severe.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rigorous' has evolved to also mean thorough, strict, or demanding in a more positive connotation.