stringent Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/
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Stringent as an Adjective
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Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe.
They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.
Stringent in a Sentence
They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.
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Word Forms & Grammar
stringent (comparative more stringent, superlative most stringent)
Words That Rhyme With Stringent
Origin of Stringent
Learned borrowing from Latin stringēns, stringentem, present active participle of stringō, from Proto-Indo-European *streyg- (“to stroke, to shear, stiff”).
Stringent at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe |
| Comparative / superlative | more stringent, most stringent |
Pronouncing Stringent
Stringent is pronounced /ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (stɹɪn).