strictness
/'striktnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being strict; severity in enforcing rules or standards: The uncompromising insistence on adherence to established rules, principles, or standards.
- Conscientious attention to rules and details: The quality of being precise, exact, and thorough, leaving no room for error or leniency.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The strictness of the school's dress code is well-known. (The uncompromising severity of the school's dress code is well-known.)
- She is admired for the strictness of her scientific methodology. (She is admired for her conscientious attention to detail in her scientific methodology.)
- Parents often debate the appropriate level of strictness in discipline. (Parents often debate the appropriate level of severity in discipline.)
Advanced Usage
- "with strictness": in a strict manner.
- The regulations were applied with great strictness. (The regulations were applied in a very severe and uncompromising manner.)
Variants and Related Words
- Strict (adj): demanding that rules are obeyed; exact and precise.
- He is a very strict teacher. (He is a teacher who demands that rules are obeyed.)
- Strictly (adv): in a strict manner.
- The area is strictly controlled. (The area is controlled in a severe and precise manner.)
Synonyms
- Severity: The quality of being strict, harsh, or severe.
- Rigidity: The inability to be changed or adapted; strictness.
- Stringency: The quality of being very strict, severe, or limiting.
- Precision: The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful.
Antonyms
- Leniency: The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
- Laxity: The quality of not being strict, severe, or careful enough.
Noun
- uncompromising resolution
- conscientious attention to rules and details