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- pronunciation:
- strIn
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
rigorous or exacting; strict.
Day care centers must maintain the stringent standards of cleanliness set by the state.The school has stringent requirements for graduation.- synonyms:
- demanding, exacting, rigid, rigorous, strict
- antonyms:
- lax
- similar words:
- dour, inflexible, precise, rugged, scrupulous, unbending, uncompromising
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| definition 2: |
tight or severely limited, as in time or money.
Her stringent schedule doesn't allow much time for exercise.The city is operating on a stringent budget.- synonyms:
- austere, spare, tight
- similar words:
- frugal, limited, meager, restricted, sparing
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| related words: |
critical, exact, harsh, stern, stiff, strict |
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| derivation: |
stringently (adv.) |
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