HyperDic: strictness

English > 2 senses of the word strictness:
NOUNattributestrictness, stringencyconscientious attention to rules and details
attributestrictness, sternnessuncompromising resolution
English > strictness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaningconscientious attention to rules and details.
Synonymstringency
Broaderconscientiousness, painstakingnessThe trait of being painstaking and careful
Spanishrigor, severidad
Catalanrigor, severitat
Adjectivesstrictrigidly accurate
strict(of rules) stringently enforced
English > strictness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaninguncompromising resolution.
Synonymsternness
NarrowerPuritanismstrictness and austerity in conduct and religion
severity, severeness, harshness, rigor, rigour, rigorousness, rigourousness, inclemency, hardness, stiffnessexcessive sternness
Broaderunpermissiveness, restrictivenessA lack of permissiveness or indulgence and a tendency to confine behavior within certain specified limits
Spanishausteridad, reciedumbre, rigurosidad, severidad
Catalanausteritat, rigidesa, severitat
Adjectivesstrictcharacterized by strictness, severity, or restraint
strictsevere and unremitting in making demands
strictincapable of compromise or flexibility

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