rigour

CEFRC2

/ˈrɪɡər/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Careful accuracy, thoroughness, and strict attention to detail.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A feeling of cold with shivering accompanied by a rise in body temperature.

Examples

  • The experiment must be conducted with rigour.

  • The student's essay was lacking in rigour.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Harshness, as of climate.

  2. Severity or strictness.

  3. Character of being unyielding or inflexible.

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The blank of the exam's marking criteria disappointed many students who expected leniency.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English rigour, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French rigor, from Latin rigor (“stiffness, rigidity, rigor, cold, harshness”), from rigere (“to be rigid”). Compare French rigueur.