stringent
STRIHN-juhnt
Stringent (adjective) means Very strict, precise, and demanding; allowing little flexibility. Example: “The new safety regulations are far more stringent than before.”
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Very strict, precise, and demanding; allowing little flexibility.
"The new safety regulations are far more stringent than before."
"Applicants must meet stringent eligibility requirements."
How to use stringent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery strict and rigorously enforced, usually said of rules or standards.
Common pairings
stringent rules
stringent conditions
stringent measures
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- Comparative
- more stringent
- Superlative
- most stringent
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin stringens, from stringere ("to draw tight"), the same root that gives us "strict" and "string."
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What does “stringent” mean?
The word “stringent” means very strict, precise, and demanding; allowing little flexibility. In plain terms, very strict and rigorously enforced, usually said of rules or standards.
How do you pronounce “stringent”?
“Stringent” is pronounced STRIHN-juhnt (/ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “stringent” in a sentence?
Here is “stringent” used in a sentence: “The new safety regulations are far more stringent than before.”
What is the opposite of “stringent”?
The opposite of “stringent” — its antonyms — is lenient.
What part of speech is “stringent”?
“Stringent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “stringent” come from?
The word “stringent” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin stringens, from stringere ("to draw tight"), the same root that gives us "strict" and "string.".
Is “stringent” a common word?
“Stringent” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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