rigorous

Definition

Showing, causing, or favoring rigour/rigor; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English rigorous, from Middle French and Anglo-Norman rigoreus, derived from Late Latin rigōrōsus (stiff, rigid; inflexible). By surface analysis, rigor + -ous.

Example Sentences

• "a rigorous officer of justice"
• "a rigorous execution of law"
• "a rigorous inspection"