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noun
- 1. the quality or condition of being strict: "the strictness of his upbringing" Similar Opposite
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STRICTNESS definition: 1. the ability of something to limit someone's freedom very much: 2. the ability of something to…. Learn more.
1. a. : stringent in requirement or control. under strict orders. b. : severe in discipline. a strict teacher. 2. a. : inflexibly maintained or adhered to. strict secrecy. b. : rigorously conforming to principle or a norm or condition. 3. : exact, precise. in the strict sense of the word. 4. : of narrow erect habit of growth. a strict inflorescence
noun [ U ] us / ˈstrɪkt.nəs / uk / ˈstrɪkt.nəs / Add to word list. the ability of something to limit someone's freedom very much: the increased strictness of the immigration rules. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Severe. an iron hand/fist in a velvet glove idiom. austerely. authoritarian. be heavy on someone idiom. brutally. flaming.
STRICT definition: 1. strongly limiting someone's freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone…. Learn more.
Definition of strictness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Other forms: strictnesses. Definitions of strictness. noun. conscientious attention to rules and details. synonyms: stringency. see more. noun. uncompromising resolution. synonyms: sternness.
1. a. Rigorous in the imposition of discipline: a strict parent. b. Conforming completely to established rule, principle, or condition: a strict vegetarian. 2. a. Requiring close observance or demanding in expectations: strict standards. See Synonyms at severe. b. Carefully maintained or observed: strict silence; strict loyalty. 3.
characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles: a strict observance of rituals. Synonyms: austere, harsh, illiberal, narrow. Antonyms: lax, flexible. stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc.: strict laws; a strict judge.
adjective. /strɪkt/ (comparative stricter, superlative strictest) that must be obeyed exactly. strict rules/regulations. There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. The head teacher imposed very strict discipline. She's on a very strict diet.
exact; precise; carefully limited: It wasn't robbery in the strict sense of the word. absolute; complete: strict silence. strict•ly, adv. strict•ness, n. [ uncountable]See -strict-. -strict-, root. -strict- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "draw tight; bind; tighten.''
