— rigorously , adv. — rigorousness , n.
/rig"euhr euhs/ , adj.
1. characterized by rigor; rigidly severe or harsh, as people, rules, or discipline: rigorous laws.
2. severely exact or accurate; precise: rigorous research.
3. (of weather or climate) uncomfortably severe or harsh; extremely inclement.
4. Logic , Math. logically valid.
[ 1350-1400; ME rigorosus. See RIGOR, -OUS ]
Syn. 1. stern, austere, hard, inflexible, stiff, unyielding. See strict. 2. demanding, finical. 3. hard, bitter.
Ant. 1. flexible, soft. 2. inaccurate. 3. mild.