rigor

noun

rig·or ˈri-gər How to pronounce rigor (audio)

a(1)

: harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity

The least one might observe is that this muddle of moralism and laxity, extreme rigor and casual permissiveness, arduous altruism and nonchalant selfishness, has consequences.

Peter Berkowitz

(2)

: the quality of being unyielding or inflexible : strictness

Their abandonment of this terminology is part of an effort to soften the rigor of some of the rigid consequences thought to flow from the mechanical application of this dichotomy.

John D. Calamari and Joseph M. Perillo

(3)

: severity of life : austerity

… a moral rigor and growth that might help this country.

Stanley Kauffmann

: an act or instance of strictness, severity, or cruelty

… the humanist must recognize the normality, the practical necessity of the very rigors he is trying to soften and correct.

Hermann J. Muller

: a tremor caused by a chill

This young woman presented at the hospital with severe abdominal pain and signs of infection, including fever, rigor, and leukocytosis.

Robert E. Scully et al.

: a condition that makes life difficult, challenging, or uncomfortable

especially : extremity of cold

the rigors of a New England winter

: strict precision : exactness

logical rigor

Tentatively one might suggest that what characterizes science is the rigor of its methodology …

Ernst Mayr

obsolete : rigidity, stiffness

: rigidness or torpor of organs or tissue that prevents response to stimuli

: rigor mortis

A fish has its best flavor and texture when cooked while just coming out of rigor.

Jane Daniels Lear

Example Sentences

They underwent the rigors of military training. the rigors of life in the wilderness They conducted the experiments with scientific rigor. a scholar known for her intellectual rigor

Recent Examples on the Web Philip decided to send Charles to his alma mater, Gordonstoun, a boarding school on the frigid coast of Scotland renowned for its commitment to building character through rigor and privation.

Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Research whether vendors have been involved in previous outages or breaches, and check the rigor and frequency of their audits.

Jane Gilson, Forbes, 3 June 2022 Founded by Allen in 2016, Allen Exploration (also known as AllenX) is the first team to study the Maravillas with scientific rigor.

Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2022 Despite the difficulties, Ms. Garner and her crew approach their work with both scientific rigor and real affection.

Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2022 With rigor and care, the film captures not just the myriad abuses faced by Eritreans within the country and on various treacherous migration routes, but also the historical roots of the current regime.

Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 June 2022 And Garland, like a coroner performing an autopsy, surveys his specimen with clinical rigor, gallows humor and the faintest hint of sorrow.

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2022 From that point, the quartet harnessed their frantic energy and shot straight through the rest of the set with rigor and bite.

Robert Ham, SPIN, 18 May 2022 Strategic optionality represents a process of establishing numerous strategic options and applying more rigor to how those strategic options are evaluated and selected.

Laureen Knudsen, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	rigors
释义	rigor noun rig·or ˈri-gər 1 a(1) : harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity The least one might observe is that this muddle of moralism and laxity, extreme rigor and casual permissiveness, arduous altruism and nonchalant selfishness, has consequences. Peter Berkowitz (2) : the quality of being unyielding or inflexible : strictness Their abandonment of this terminology is part of an effort to soften the rigor of some of the rigid consequences thought to flow from the mechanical application of this dichotomy. John D. Calamari and Joseph M. Perillo (3) : severity of life : austerity … a moral rigor and growth that might help this country. Stanley Kauffmann b : an act or instance of strictness, severity, or cruelty … the humanist must recognize the normality, the practical necessity of the very rigors he is trying to soften and correct. Hermann J. Muller 2 : a tremor caused by a chill This young woman presented at the hospital with severe abdominal pain and signs of infection, including fever, rigor, and leukocytosis. Robert E. Scully et al. 3 : a condition that makes life difficult, challenging, or uncomfortable especially : extremity of cold the rigors of a New England winter 4 : strict precision : exactness logical rigor Tentatively one might suggest that what characterizes science is the rigor of its methodology … Ernst Mayr 5 a obsolete : rigidity, stiffness b : rigidness or torpor of organs or tissue that prevents response to stimuli c : rigor mortis A fish has its best flavor and texture when cooked while just coming out of rigor. Jane Daniels Lear Synonyms adversity asperity difficulty hardness hardship See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They underwent the rigors of military training. the rigors of life in the wilderness They conducted the experiments with scientific rigor. a scholar known for her intellectual rigor Recent Examples on the Web Philip decided to send Charles to his alma mater, Gordonstoun, a boarding school on the frigid coast of Scotland renowned for its commitment to building character through rigor and privation. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Research whether vendors have been involved in previous outages or breaches, and check the rigor and frequency of their audits. Jane Gilson, Forbes, 3 June 2022 Founded by Allen in 2016, Allen Exploration (also known as AllenX) is the first team to study the Maravillas with scientific rigor. Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2022 Despite the difficulties, Ms. Garner and her crew approach their work with both scientific rigor and real affection. Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2022 With rigor and care, the film captures not just the myriad abuses faced by Eritreans within the country and on various treacherous migration routes, but also the historical roots of the current regime. Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 June 2022 And Garland, like a coroner performing an autopsy, surveys his specimen with clinical rigor, gallows humor and the faintest hint of sorrow. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2022 From that point, the quartet harnessed their frantic energy and shot straight through the rest of the set with rigor and bite. Robert Ham, SPIN, 18 May 2022 Strategic optionality represents a process of establishing numerous strategic options and applying more rigor to how those strategic options are evaluated and selected. Laureen Knudsen, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English rigour, from Anglo-French, from Latin rigor, literally, stiffness, from rigēre to be stiff First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Phrases Containing rigor rigor mortis rigor mortis Kids Definition rigor noun rig·or ˈri-gər : a harsh condition (as of discipline) Medical Definition rigor noun rig·or ˈrig-ər, British also ˈrī-ˌgȯr 1 a : chill sense 1 b : a tremor caused by a chill 2 a : rigidity or torpor of organs or tissue that prevents response to stimuli b : rigor mortis rigors noun plural of rigor as in hardships something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal hard-bitten folk who survived many rigors on the way to the promised land Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hardships difficulties obstacles adversities asperities trials hurdles discomforts tribulations inconveniences misfortunes nuisances impediments tragedies obstructions embarrassments mishaps trammels interferences hindrances afflictions shackles handicaps snags encumbrances inhibitions manacles clogs knocks hitches rubs lets deterrents chains stops fetters crimps catches humps blocks pons asinorums checks bars Antonyms & Near Antonyms opportunities advantages breaks
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