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strictest

 

[ ˈstrɪktəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

level of enforcement

Strictest refers to the highest degree of strictness or severity. It indicates the most rigorous enforcement of rules, regulations, or principles.

Synonyms

most severe, most stringent, strict

Examples of usage

  • The strictest safety regulations must be followed.
  • She is the strictest teacher in our school.
  • They imposed the strictest penalties for violations.

Translations

Translations of the word "strictest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais rigoroso

🇮🇳 सबसे सख्त

🇩🇪 strengste

🇮🇩 paling ketat

🇺🇦 найстрогіший

🇵🇱 najsurowszy

🇯🇵 最も厳しい

🇫🇷 le plus strict

🇪🇸 el más estricto

🇹🇷 en katı

🇰🇷 가장 엄격한

🇸🇦 الأكثر صرامة

🇨🇿 nejpřísnější

🇸🇰 najprísnejší

🇨🇳 最严格的

🇸🇮 najstrožji

🇮🇸 ströngustu

🇰🇿 ең қатал

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მკაცრი

🇦🇿 ən sərt

🇲🇽 el más estricto

Word origin

The word 'strict' originates from the Latin verb 'stringere' which means 'to draw tight'. Over time, this term evolved through Old French into Middle English as 'stricte', ultimately becoming 'strict' in modern English. The superlative form 'strictest' follows the common English construction for forming superlatives, typically by adding '-est' to the base adjective. The usage of 'strict' and its derivatives has evolved to encompass a variety of contexts, including education, law, and personal discipline, reflecting its connotations of firmness and control. As societies have increasingly valued discipline and order, the word has found its way into various fields, emphasizing accountability and responsibility.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,746, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.