/ˈrɪɡə/ i

Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being strict and unyielding in the pursuit of perfection or in judging the truth of something.

“The professor demanded a high level of rigour in her students’ research papers.”

2. noun

A state of being or a condition of something, often severe or extreme.

“The rigour of the winter weather made it difficult to commute to work.”

3. noun

A quality of being severe or intense, often in a physical or mental sense.

“The rigour of the physical training helped the athlete improve her performance.”

4. noun

A state of being or a condition of something, often severe or extreme, especially in a medical or scientific context.

“The rigour of the disease made it difficult for the patient to recover.”

5. adjective

Demanding high standards or perfection.

“The teacher was known for her rigorous approach to teaching the subject.”

6. adjective

Severe or intense in a physical or mental sense.

“The patient was suffering from the rigour of the illness.”