Strictness: meaning, definitions and examples

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strictness

 

[ หˆstrษชktnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in discipline

The quality of being precise, exact, or accurate in rules, requirements, or commands.

Synonyms

exactness, rigor, severity, stringency

Examples of usage

  • He demanded strictness in following the company's policies and procedures.
  • The teacher showed no leniency when it came to the strictness of the grading criteria.
Context #2 | Noun

in behavior

The quality of being firm, severe, or harsh in one's actions or decisions.

Synonyms

harshness, rigidity, severity, sternness

Examples of usage

  • The strictness of his parenting style often led to conflicts with his children.
  • She was known for the strictness with which she managed her team.

Translations

Translations of the word "strictness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rigidez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strenge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekakuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะพะณะพัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ surowoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽณๆ ผใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rigueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rigidez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„๊ฒฉํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู„ุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅๆ ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strogost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strangleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rtlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rigidez

Etymology

The word 'strictness' originated from the Old French word 'estrict' which meant 'tight, close, strict'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in the English language. The concept of strictness has been present in various societies throughout history, often associated with discipline and adherence to rules.

See also: constrict, strict, strictly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,152, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.