rigorously
|rig/or/ous/ly|
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/ˈrɪɡərəsli/
(rigorous)
strict and thorough
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rigorous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'rigor,' where 'rigor' meant 'stiffness or strictness.'
Historical Evolution
'rigor' transformed into the Old French word 'rigorous,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rigorous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stiffness or strictness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'thoroughness or accuracy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a thorough and accurate manner.
The experiment was conducted rigorously to ensure accurate results.
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