rigorously
part of speech
adverb (rigorously)
meaning for a pupil
1) In a very careful, thorough and exact way, checking every detail. tree →
2) Strictly, without making exceptions. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science lessons, a fair test must be done rigorously: same conditions, repeated measurements. In maths, proving something rigorously means every step follows. In everyday life, rules may be rigorously followed.
examples
- New medicines are rigorously tested before people use them. tree →
- Check your working rigorously, line by line. tree →
- The rules of the competition were rigorously enforced. tree →
- Scientists rigorously recorded every result. tree →
- She trained rigorously for the swimming gala. tree →
- The kitchen is rigorously cleaned every night. tree →
- He expelled Menesthius from office, rigorously punished the ringleaders of the revolt, and placed himself once more upon the throne. tree →
note
From «rigorous» (thorough, strict). Noun: rigour (UK) or rigor (US). Say: RIG-er-us-lee.
Trees and pragmatics
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