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strict in Latin

strict in Latin is sevērus — strict means demanding that rules be followed exactly, with little tolerance for exceptions.

strict in Latin

sevērus
adj
Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous.

What does "strict" mean?

  1. adj Demanding that rules be followed exactly, with little tolerance for exceptions.
    "My parents were strict about bedtime, even at weekends."
  2. adj Precise and exact, without room for looseness or vagueness.
    "The recipe needs strict measurements, or the bread will not rise properly."
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strict in a sentence

  • My parents were strict about bedtime, even at weekends.
  • The school has a strict rule against using phones in class.
  • The recipe needs strict measurements, or the bread will not rise properly.
  • Under a strict reading of the contract, the fee is not refundable.

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What is "strict" in Latin?
"strict" in Latin is sevērus. strict means: Demanding that rules be followed exactly, with little tolerance for exceptions.
How do you use "strict" in a sentence?
Example: "My parents were strict about bedtime, even at weekends." In Latin, "strict" is sevērus.
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