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   Strict

   /strik(t)/

   

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   • 1. demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed: "my father was very strict" Similar sternsevereharshuncompromisingauthoritarianfirmaustereilliberalinflexibleunyieldingunbendingno-nonsenseinformal:solidOpposite lenient
   • ▪ (of a rule or discipline) demanding total obedience or observance; rigidly enforced: "civil servants are bound by strict rules on secrecy" Similar stringentrigoroussevereharshhardrigidtoughextremeabsoluteuttercompletetotalperfectOpposite liberal
   • ▪ (of a person) following rules or beliefs exactly: "a strict vegetarian"
   • ▪ exact in correspondence or adherence to something; not allowing or admitting deviation or relaxation: "a strict interpretation of the law" Similar preciseexactliteralclosefaithfultrueaccurateunerringscrupulouscarefulmeticulousrigorousstringentconscientiouspunctiliouspainstakingthoroughinformal:spot onon the markon the beamon the nailon the buttonorthodoxfundamentalistconservativetraditionaldevoutconscientioustruereligiousOpposite impreciseloosemoderateliberal

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘restricted in space or extent’): from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere ‘tighten, draw tight’.

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   What does strict mean?

   • Origin strict (1400-1500) Latin strictus, past participle of stringere; → STRINGENT strict meaning, definition, what is strict: expecting people to obey rules or to do ...: Learn more.

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   • adjective, strict·er, strict·est. characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles: a strict observance of rituals. stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc.: strict laws; a strict judge.

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   • stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc.: strict laws; a strict judge. closely or rigorously enforced or maintained: strict silence. exact or precise: a strict statement of facts. extremely defined or conservative; narrowly or carefully limited: a strict construction of the Constitution.

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   • SYNONYMS FOR strict. 1 narrow, illiberal, harsh, austere. Strict, rigid, rigorous, stringent imply inflexibility, severity, and an exacting quality. Strict implies great exactness, especially in the observance or enforcement of rules: strict discipline.

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   Definition of strict – Learner’s Dictionary. strict. adjective. uk / strɪkt / us. strict adjective (PERSON) Add to word list Add to word list. B1. A strict person makes sure that children or people working for them behave well and does not allow them to break any rules: a strict teacher. My parents were very strict with us. Fewer examples.

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   What does the adjective strict mean? There are 29 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective strict, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. strict has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   extremely defined or conservative; narrowly or carefully limited: a strict construction of the Constitution. close, careful, or minute: a strict search. absolute, perfect, or complete; utmost: told in strict confidence. stern; severe; austere: strict parents. Obsolete. drawn tight or close. See more. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English strict /strɪkt/ S3 adjective (comparative stricter, superlative strictest) 1 expecting people to obey rules or to do what you say OPP lenient a strict teacher strict about This company is very strict about punctuality. strict with The Stuarts are very strict with their children. 2 a strict orde...

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   Define strict. strict synonyms, strict pronunciation, strict translation, English dictionary definition of strict. adj. strict·er , strict·est 1. a. Rigorous in the imposition of discipline: a strict parent. b. Conforming completely to established rule, principle, or...

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   Definition of strict in Essential American English Dictionary. strict. adjective. us / strɪkt/ Add to word list Add to word list. B1. A strict person makes sure that children or people working for him or her behave well and does not allow them to break any rules: a strict teacher. My parents were very strict with us.