Definition of Strict

1. Adjective. Rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard. "A strict vegetarian"

Exact synonyms: Rigorous
Similar to: Exact
Derivative terms: Rigor, Rigorousness, Strictness

2. Adjective. (of rules) stringently enforced. "Hard-and-fast rules"
Exact synonyms: Hard-and-fast
Similar to: Invariable
Derivative terms: Strictness

3. Adjective. Characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint.

4. Adjective. Incapable of compromise or flexibility.
Exact synonyms: Rigid
Similar to: Intolerant
Derivative terms: Rigidity, Rigidness, Strictness

5. Adjective. Severe and unremitting in making demands. "Strict standards"
Exact synonyms: Exacting, Stern
Similar to: Demanding
Derivative terms: Sternness, Strictness

Definition of Strict

1. a. Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature.

Definition of Strict

1. Adjective. Strained; drawn close; tight. ¹

2. Adjective. Tense; not relaxed. ¹

3. Adjective. Exact; accurate; precise; rigorously nice. ¹

4. Adjective. Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous. ¹

5. Adjective. Rigidly interpreted; exactly limited; confined; restricted. ¹

6. Adjective. (botany) Upright, or straight and narrow; — said of the shape of the plants or their flower clusters. ¹

7. Adjective. Severe in discipline. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Strict

1. kept within narrow and specific limits [adj STRICTER, STRICTEST] : STRICTLY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Strict

strich
striches
strick
stricken
stricken through
strickenly
strickenness
strickenthrough
strickle
strickled
strickles
strickling
strickly
stricks
strict (current term)
strict-sense stationary
strict implication
strict implications
strict vegetarian
stricter
strictest
striction
strictions
strictly
strictly better
strictly decreasing function
strictly decreasing functions
strictly increasing function

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