rigour

[ rig-er ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. a variant of rigor.

rigour

/ ˈrɪɡə /

noun

1. harsh but just treatment or action
2. a severe or cruel circumstance; hardship

   the rigours of famine

3. strictness, harshness, or severity of character
4. strictness in judgment or conduct; rigorism
5. maths logic logical validity or accuracy
6. obsolete.
   rigidity

Word History and Origins

Origin of rigour¹

C14: from Latin rigor

Example Sentences

“This has exposed problems like inadequacies in the competition format and the lack of rigour in supervision. We sincerely apologise,” organisers said in a statement.

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At times, the preparations lack the rigour you might expect.

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"Whether you agreed or disagreed with his political objective there is no denying the rigour and commitment he pursued that goal."

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“Any debate in the media about the president’s condition is therefore strictly prohibited,” he insisted, threatening that “offenders will face the rigour of the law.”

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BBC reporter Sally Hurst has seen that rigour first hand, both as a Para-cyclist for Great Britain – where she was selected in the same squad as Storey at several competitions – then in her latter journalism career.

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