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   Rig·or·ous

   /ˈriɡ(ə)rəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate: "the rigorous testing of consumer products" Similar meticulouspunctiliousconscientiouscarefuldiligentattentiveultracarefulscrupulouspainstakingexactpreciseaccuratecorrectthoroughstudiousexhaustivemathematicaldetailedperfectionistmethodicalparticularreligiousstrictfussyfastidioushairsplittingfinickyfinicaldemandingexactingpedanticinformal:nitpickingpernicketypersnicketyarchaic:niceovernicelaboriousOpposite slapdash
   • ▪ (of a rule, system, etc.) strictly applied or adhered to: "rigorous controls on mergers" Similar strictseveresternstringentausterespartantoughhardharshrigidcruelsavagerelentlessunsparinginflexibleauthoritariandespoticdraconianintransigentuncompromisingdemandingexactingOpposite lax
   • ▪ (of a person) adhering strictly or inflexibly to a belief, opinion, or way of doing something: "a rigorous teetotaler" Similar strictseveresternstringentausterespartantoughhardharshrigidcruelsavagerelentlessunsparinginflexibleauthoritariandespoticdraconianintransigentuncompromisingdemandingexactingOpposite lax
   • ▪ harsh and demanding: "my exercise regime is a little more rigorous than most" Similar harshseverebadbleakextremeinclementunpleasantdisagreeablefoulnastyfilthystormyblusterysquallywildtempestuousstorm-tossedviolentheavyheavingragingchoppyagitatedOpposite gentlemild

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French rigorous or late Latin rigorosus, from rigor ‘stiffness’ (see rigor1).

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   • 1. rigorousness noun

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   How to describe rigors?

   • A rigor is an episode of shivering and feeling very cold whilst your body temperature rises above normal, followed by an episode of feeling very warm whilst your body temperature falls again. During the 'feeling cold and shivery' phase, other people will feel that you are hot to the touch although you'll feel as if you are too cold.

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   What causes rigors without temperature?

   • “A true rigor is unlikely to happen without a fever.” The cooling also compels a person to seek out other sources of heat, like huddling under a blanket or putting on a sweater to get warmer. The shivering associated with rigor occurs when the muscles begin to shake to generate additional heat to warm the body faster.

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   What is the difference between rigors and tremors?

   • is that "rigors" is uS spelling of rigour and "tremors" is a shake, quiver, or vibration. (informal) Short for rigor mortis. Heat always upped the rate at which rigor gripped a corpse. A shake, quiver, or vibration. An earthquake. She felt a tremor in her stomach before going on stage.

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   characterized by rigor; rigidly severe or harsh, as people, rules, or discipline: rigorous laws. Synonyms: unyielding, stiff, inflexible, hard, austere, stern. Antonyms: soft, flexible. severely exact or accurate; precise: rigorous research. Synonyms: finical, demanding. Antonyms: inaccurate.

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   Definitions of 'rigorous' 1. A test, system, or procedure that is rigorous is very thorough and strict. [...] 2. If someone is rigorous in the way that they do something, they are very careful and thorough. [...] More. Synonyms of 'rigorous' • strict, hard, firm, demanding [...] • thorough, meticulous, painstaking, scrupulous [...] More.

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   Definition of rigorous – Learner’s Dictionary. rigorous. adjective. uk / ˈrɪɡ ə rəs / us. Add to word list. careful to look at or consider every part of something to make sure it is correct or safe: rigorous testing. a rigorous medical examination. rigorously. adverb.

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   The term 'rigorous' in English describes something characterized by a high level of strictness, precision, and a commitment to thoroughness. It is often used to refer to processes, standards, or methods that demand great attention to detail and a strict adherence to established rules or procedures.

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   formal. We have been assiduous in trying to address the problem. Antonyms and examples. careless. That careless mistake might cost you your job. sloppy. disapproving. That's very sloppy work. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of rigorous. rigorous. Learn more.

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    rigorous /ˈrɪɡərəs/ adj. characterized by or proceeding from rigour; harsh, strict, or severe: rigorous discipline. severely accurate; scrupulous: rigorous book-keeping. (esp of weather) extreme or harsh. (of a proof) making the validity of the successive steps completely explicit.