rigor

Other spellings

• rigour

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /rɪɡɚ/

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Noun

Singular rigor

Plural rigors

1. Rigor is strict care and completeness in making sure something is correct.

   The army demands a lot of rigor in training new recruits.

2. (usually plural) The rigors of something are its difficult parts or its problems.

   She did not enjoy the rigors of giving birth.

Related words

• rigorous