Rigor
/ˈrɪɡər/noun
Strictness, severity, or harshness in behavior or conditions.
Did you know?The concept of 'rigor' has long been associated with the physical rigidity of death, tying it to life's most profound transformations.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*reg-
“to stand firm or be straight, implying strength and stiffness.”
Latin
Latin
rigor
“stiffness, rigidity, or severity, often used in legal or moral contexts.”
Old French
Old French
rigor
“harshness or severity, especially in laws or trials.”
Middle English
English
rigour
“strictness or harshness in conduct or treatment.”
Modern English
English
rigor
“the quality of being thorough and accurate, often in academic or scientific contexts.”
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