rigorism

Listen See in a sentence
(rig′ər iz′əm)

noun

strictness or severity, as in religion, moral code, artistic style, etc.

Origin: Fr rigorisme

Related Forms:

See rigorism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Harshness or strictness in conduct, judgment, or practice.

Related Forms:

  • rigˈor·ist noun
  • rigˌor·isˈtic adjective

Learn more about rigorism

rigorism in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

Also Mentioned In

ecclesiology

Browse entries near rigorism

rigidly

rigid

rigmarole

rigodon

rigor mortis

rigorously

rigorous

rigor

rigour

rig

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Bookmark Site Help Suggestion Box Tools
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.
About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.