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strict

[ strikt ]

adjective

stricter, strictest.
  1. characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles:

    a strict observance of rituals.

    Synonyms: , , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc.:

    strict laws; a strict judge.

  3. closely or rigorously enforced or maintained:

    strict silence.

  4. exact or precise:

    a strict statement of facts.

    Synonyms: ,

  5. extremely defined or conservative; narrowly or carefully limited:

    a strict construction of the Constitution.

  6. close, careful, or minute:

    a strict search.

  7. absolute, perfect, or complete; utmost:

    told in strict confidence.

  8. stern; severe; austere:

    strict parents.

  9. Obsolete. drawn tight or close.


strict

/ ٰɪ /

adjective

  1. adhering closely to specified rules, ordinances, etc

    a strict faith

  2. complied with or enforced stringently; rigorous

    a strict code of conduct

  3. severely correct in attention to rules of conduct or morality

    a strict teacher

  4. (of a punishment, etc) harsh; severe
  5. prenominal complete; absolute

    in strict secrecy

  6. logic maths of a relation
    1. applying more narrowly than some other relation often given the same name, as strict inclusion, which holds only between pairs of sets that are distinct, while simple inclusion permits the case in which they are identical See also proper ordering
    2. distinguished from a relation of the same name that is not the subject of formal study
  7. rare.
    botany very straight, narrow, and upright

    strict panicles

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰٲԱ, noun
  • ˈٰٱ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ٰn noun
  • v·ٰ adjective
  • p·ٰ adjective
  • p·ٰly adverb
  • super·ٰn noun
  • ܲ·ٰ adjective
  • ܲ·ٰly adverb
  • un·ٰn noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of strict1

First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin strictus, equivalent to strig-, variant stem of stringere “to draw tight” + -tus past participle suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of strict1

C16: from Latin strictus, from stringere to draw tight
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Synonym Study

Strict, rigid, rigorous, stringent imply inflexibility, severity, and an exacting quality. Strict implies great exactness, especially in the observance or enforcement of rules: strict discipline. Rigid, literally stiff or unbending, applies to that which is (often unnecessarily or narrowly) inflexible: rigid economy. Rigorous, with the same literal meaning, applies to that which is severe, exacting, and uncompromising, especially in action or application: rigorous self-denial. Stringent applies to that which is vigorously exacting and severe: stringent measures to suppress disorder.
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There will also be restrictions on foreign offenders living in the community, including mandatory electronic tags, strict night-time curfews and enforced exclusion zones.

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Volunteer Kay says she is worried some school uniform policies will still be too strict even after the government's planned limit on logos comes into force.

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“Beyond that, it’s harder for women to get opportunities in top sushi kitchens or restaurants,” Zheng said, explaining the strict hierarchy that’s in place within the culinary scene.

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But since Thursday, Malawian authorities, both at the border and in nearby markets, have become increasingly strict – often arresting traders found with Tanzanian produce.

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There is no strict definition for sanctuary policies or sanctuary cities, but the terms generally describe limited cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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