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rigor

rigour

noun ree-GOHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin rigor (stiffness, severity).

Also means

strictness

Usage Note

Rigor means precision, strictness, or exactness, especially in intellectual or scientific contexts (rigor científico, scientific rigour). The phrase en rigor means 'strictly speaking' or 'in fact', and con todo rigor emphasises thoroughness. The adjective is riguroso.

Examples

"La investigación fue realizada con gran rigor."

Natural Translation

The investigation was carried out with great rigour.

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