stringent
UK: ˈstrɪndʒənt | US: ˈstrɪndʒənt
adj. strict, precise, and demanding
adj. severe or rigorous in application or enforcement
adj. (of financial conditions) tight or restrictive
stringent = string<to bind, tighten> + ent<adjective suffix>
- string (from Latin stringere, meaning "to bind, draw tight")
- ent (Latin-derived suffix forming adjectives, indicating "having the quality of")
Etymology Origin:
The word "stringent" traces back to the Latin stringere ("to bind or tighten"), reflecting its core idea of strictness or tight control. Over time, it evolved to describe rigorous standards (e.g., laws, rules) and later extended to financial contexts (e.g., stringent policies). The suffix "-ent" solidifies its adjectival form, emphasizing the quality of being restrictive or exacting.
The university has stringent admission criteria for its medical program.
Environmental regulations became more stringent to reduce pollution.
Banks imposed stringent loan requirements after the financial crisis.
The lab follows stringent safety protocols to avoid contamination.
Her stringent diet allowed no processed foods or sugars.