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rigorous

intermediateB2

/ˈrɪɡərəs/ · rig-or-ous

Strict and demanding; characterized by thoroughness and accuracy.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Strict and demanding; characterized by thoroughness and accuracy.

سخت اور مطالبہ کرنے والا؛ مکمل اور درست ہونے کی خصوصیت رکھتا ہے۔

سختگیر

sakhtgeer

Formal: سختگیر

Synonyms

strictseverethoroughسختکڑیمفصل

Antonyms

lenienteasylaxنرمیآساندھیلا

Common Collocations

  • rigorous standards
  • rigorous training
  • rigorous analysis

Example Sentences

The rigorous testing process ensured high quality in the products.

سختگیر ٹیسٹنگ کے عمل نے مصنوعات میں اعلی معیار کو یقینی بنایا۔

Sakhtgeer testing ke amal ne masnoo'at mein aala mayaar ko yaqeen dilaaya.

She enrolled in a rigorous academic program at the university.

اس نے یونیورسٹی میں ایک سختگیر تعلیمی پروگرام میں داخلہ لیا۔

Us ne university mein ek sakhtgeer taleemi program mein daakhla liya.

The athlete underwent a rigorous training schedule to prepare for the competition.

کھیلنے والے نے مقابلے کے لئے سختگیر تربیتی شیڈول کا سامنا کیا۔

Khilne wale ne muqablay ke liye sakhtgeer tarbaiti schedule ka samna kiya.

Easily Confused With

rigor:Rigor is the quality of being strict or demanding, whereas rigorous pertains to the strict application or enforcement of such standards.

Word Family

rigor
nounسختی
rigorously
adverbسختی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'rigor' as a rigid standard that must be met.

Imagine a strict teacher grading papers with a red pen, emphasizing rigorous standards.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود پر رحم کر اور کٹھور نہ بن، زندگی کو سختی سے نہ گزار۔

Khud par rahm kar aur kathor na ban, zindagi ko sakhti se na guzaar.

Be merciful to yourself and do not be harsh; do not live life rigorously.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نرم رویہ ہمیشہ کامیابی کی طرف لے جاتا ہے۔

Narm rawiya hamesha kamiyabi ki taraf le jata hai.

A gentle attitude always leads to success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "rigor" — stiffness, severity

First known use: 14th century

The word 'rigorous' evolved from the Latin 'rigor,' meaning stiffness or severity. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.