rigour

Meanings

• Noun

  The quality of strict adherence to rules, principles, or standards.

  - "The rigour of scientific research requires meticulous attention to detail."
  - "The exam had such rigour that many students were unable to finish it."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɪɡə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rigour
cur , fur , heir , quirk , tur

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Variants

List of all variants of rigour that leads to same result
rigor , rigour , rigours

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Etymology

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From Old French rigueur, from rigier, to rule.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rigour' comes from the Old French word rigueur, which means 'rule' or 'regulation'.

2. The term 'rigour mortis' refers to the stiffening of a corpse after death.

3. The word 'rigour' is sometimes used in the context of sports to describe the intense physical and mental demands of training and competition.

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Related Concepts

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1. discipline: Related concept: Discipline is the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, and it is often used interchangeably with rigour.

2. strictness: Related concept: Strictness is the quality of being unyielding or inflexible, and it is also related to rigour.

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Culture

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In literature, rigour is often used to describe the strict adherence to a code or set of rules. For example, in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the character of the Prioress displays rigour in her adherence to the rules of her order.

How to Memorize "rigour"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person meticulously following a set of rules or guidelines.
   - Visualize a judge enforcing the law with strict rigour.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rigour' with the idea of strict adherence to rules or principles.
   - Think of the word 'rigour' as synonymous with 'discipline' or 'strictness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym RIGOUR to remember the meaning: Rules, Ideas, Guidelines, Observance, and Regulation.

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