strict

CEFRB1

/stɹɪkt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Demanding that rules be obeyed exactly.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Exact; accurate; precise; rigorously particular.

Examples

  • The doctor ordered her to go on a strict diet.

  • The sport has a strict code of conduct.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Tense; not relaxed.

  2. Strained; drawn close; tight.

  3. Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous.

More examples

In context

  • When the teacher is very strict, the students must mind their P's and Q's.

  • strict embrace

  • strict fiber

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere (“to draw tight, bind, contract”). Doublet of strait and stretto. See stringent, strain. Related to strong.