Definition
- (adjective) Showing, causing, or favoring rigour; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough. “a rigorous execution of law”
- (adjective) Severe; intense. “a rigorous winter.”
Word stats
- Rigorous contains 8 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 9.
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Words starting with RIG
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What does Rigorous mean?
Showing, causing, or favoring rigour; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.
How many letters are in Rigorous?
Rigorous has 8 letters.
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