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rigorism

rigorism

9.8
Strict following of rules with no exceptions
  • noun
  • /ˈrɪɡərˌɪzəm/
  • Formal
translation icon : rigorismo
  • Her strict rigorism in following the rules of the competition impressed the judges.

Examples

  • "The" fruits" and "graces of sanctification" amounted to the artificial harvest of a rigorism that "deceived" its "troubled" and "puzzled" devotees

    Academic text (2006)

  • To the priests' accusations of godless materialism, doctors responded with the suspicion that many of the women confined to the asylums were victims of the priestly rigorism in moral and especially in sexual matters.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The team's rigorism in adhering to safety protocols ensured that no accidents occurred during the project.

  • His rigorism about always being on time made him the most reliable person in the group.

Synonyms

legalism
vsrigorism
  • Formal
5 8.6

Following rules or laws exactly without caring about their purpose

applies uncompromisingly to rules and moral principles rather than only law
rigor
vsrigorism
  • Formal
4 7.2

The quality of being very strict in rules or discipline that allows little freedom

refuses exceptions and extends strictness to moral principles
strictness
vsrigorism
3 3.4

Being very firm about rules and making people follow them

is more uncompromising, allowing no exceptions and covering morals
rigourousness
vsrigorism
  • UK
7.9

Being very strict about rules and making people follow them

insists on strict adherence without exceptions, including moral demands

Antonyms

tolerance
160 3.7

Willingness to accept beliefs or lifestyles different from your own

flexibility
153 3.6

Ability to change plans or actions easily to fit new situations

leniency
26 4.6

Not being strict when judging or punishing someone

How Strict

rigorism
  • Formal
9.8
strictness
3 3.4

Surface Forms

rigorism singular
rigorisms plural

Morphology

rigorism = rigor (transparent) = rigor + ism

Formed regularly from the noun 'rigor' plus '-ism' to denote a doctrine or practice of strictness; the meaning follows expected '-ism' semantics.

Etymology

Rigorism comes from the root rigor, which means 'stiffness' or 'strictness' and is the same idea behind the English word rigid. With the ending -ism meaning 'a belief or practice', rigorism is a strict way of thinking or acting that allows no exceptions.