STRINGENT


Meaning of STRINGENT in English

[ 'strɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt ]

■ adjective (of regulations or requirements) strict, precise, and exacting.

Derivatives

stringency noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C17: from L. ~- , stringere 'draw tight'.

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