rigorism

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noun (1)

rig·​or·​ism ˈri-gə-ˌri-zəm 

: rigidity in principle or practice

rigorist

ˈri-gə-rist 

noun or adjective

rigoristic

ˌri-gə-ˈri-stik 

adjective

rigorist

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noun (2)

rig·​or·​ist

variants or British rigourist

-gərə̇st

plural -s

1

: one who is strict in adherence to or enforcement of rules, standards, laws, or principles

2

: one who professes rigorism

rigorist

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adjective

variants or British rigourist

"

or rigoristic or British rigouristic

¦rigə¦ristik

1

: rigid in principles or actions : strict

2

: of or relating to the doctrine of rigorism

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

French rigoriste, from Latin rigor + French -iste -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1704, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rigorism

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