rigorous

Definitions


[ˈrɪɡ(ə)rəs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- extremely thorough and careful
(e.g: the rigorous testing of consumer products)


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




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