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strict

/strɪkt/
strict
Adverb:strictly
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1

Demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed, or enforcing discipline rigorously.

Example

"The school is known for its strict dress code and high academic expectations."

2

Following rules, beliefs, or practices exactly, without any deviation or exception.

Example

"As a strict vegetarian, she carefully checks the ingredients of every meal."

3

Exact, precise, or completely accurate in definition, interpretation, or extent.

Example

"The witnesses were kept in strict isolation until they had given their testimony."

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• Rhymes for strict

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striated
stricken
strickland
strict
strictly
strictness
stride

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Latin 'strictus', the past participle of 'stringere', meaning 'to draw tight' or 'to bind'. The word shares this Latin root with 'constrict', 'restrict', and 'stringent'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Strict. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/strict
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