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Strictness
see synonyms of strictnessNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Strictness
see synonyms of strictnessadjective
1.
adhering closely to specified rules, ordinances, etc
a strict faith
2.
complied with or enforced stringently; rigorous
a strict code of conduct
3.
severely correct in attention to rules of conduct or morality
a strict teacher
4.
(of a punishment, etc) harsh; severe
5. (prenominal)
complete; absolute
in strict secrecy
6. logic, mathematics (of a relation)
a.
applying more narrowly than some other relation often given the same name, as strict inclusion, which holds only between pairs of sets that are distinct, while simple inclusion permits the case in which they are identical
See also proper (sense 9), orderingb.
distinguished from a relation of the same name that is not the subject of formal study
7. botany rare
very straight, narrow, and upright
strict panicles
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Strictness
see synonyms of strictness adjective
1.
exact or precise; not loose, vague, or broad
a strict translation
2.
perfect; absolute; entire
the strict truth
3.
a.
following or enforcing a rule or rules with great care; punctilious
b.
closely enforced or rigidly maintained
c.
disciplining rigorously or severely
4. Obsolete
a.
close; tight
b.
narrow
5. Botany
stiff and upright; erect
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Strictness
see synonyms of strictnessadj. strict·er, strict·est
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. Not loose or vague; exact or precise: a strict definition.
4. Botany Stiff, narrow, and upright.
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