First Known Use: 14th century
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rigor
noun rig·or \ˈri-gər\
rigors : the difficult and unpleasant conditions or experiences that are associated with something
: the quality or state of being very exact, careful, or strict
Full Definition of RIGOR
1
a (1) : harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity (2) : the quality of being unyielding or inflexible : strictness (3) : severity of life : austerity b : an act or instance of strictness, severity, or cruelty
2
: a tremor caused by a chill
3
: a condition that makes life difficult, challenging, or uncomfortable; especially : extremity of cold
4
: strict precision : exactness <logical rigor>
5
a obsolete : rigidity, stiffness b : rigidness or torpor of organs or tissue that prevents response to stimuli c : rigor mortis
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Origin of RIGOR
Middle English rigour, from Anglo-French, from Latin rigor, literally, stiffness, from rigēre to be stiff
Related to RIGOR
- Synonyms
- adversity, asperity, hardness, hardship, difficulty
- Antonyms
- flexibility, gentleness, laxness, mildness
RIGOR Defined for Kids
rigor
noun rig·or \ˈri-gər\
Definition of RIGOR for Kids
: a harsh condition (as of discipline)
Medical Dictionary
rigor
noun rig·or \ˈrig-ər, British also ˈrī-ˌgȯr\
Medical Definition of RIGOR
1
a : chill 1 b : a tremor caused by a chill
2
a : rigidity or torpor of organs or tissue that prevents response to stimuli b : rigor mortis
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