stringent meaning
stringent :
strict, demanding
Adjective
▪ The rules are stringent for safety.
▪ The rules are strict for safety.
▪ Stringent laws help protect the environment.
▪ Strict laws help keep the environment safe.
paraphrasing
▪ rigorous – strict in demands
▪ severe – very strict or harsh
Pronunciation
stringent [ˈstrɪn.dʒənt]
The stress is on 'strin' and sounds like 'strin-jent'.
Common phrases and grammar about stringent
stringent - Common meaning
Adjective
strict, demanding
Part of Speech Changes for "stringent"
Common Expressions with "stringent"
Important examples of stringent in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, stringent often refers to strict rules or regulations.
Example of a confusing word: lenient (not strict)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Stringent is used as an adjective, often describing rules or requirements in TOEIC questions.
stringent
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
stringent guidelines
'strict rules' used to ensure compliance with standards.
stringent security measures
means 'strict safety actions' taken to protect.
Differences between similar words and stringent
stringent
,
rigorous
differences
Stringent means strict in rules, while rigorous means thorough and accurate in detail.
stringent
,
severe
differences
Stringent refers to strict rules, while severe often means harsh or extreme conditions.
Words with the same origin as stringent
The origin of stringent
The word 'stringent' comes from the Latin 'stringere', meaning 'to tighten' or 'to bind'.
Word structure
The composition is unknown.
Words with the same origin
The root of stringent is string (to tighten). Words with the same root include constrict (to tighten), and restrict (to limit).
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