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Definition of stringency

stringency

/ˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/
strin · gen · cy
Adverb:stringently
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Plural:stringencies
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Adjective:stringent
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stringency Lexical Profile

stringency Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being strict, precise, and exacting, especially with regard to rules, standards, or requirements.

Example

"The environmental agency increased the stringency of its emissions standards to combat urban air pollution."

2

A condition of scarcity of money or credit; severe financial tightness or austerity.

Example

"During the prolonged economic stringency, many small businesses struggled to secure lines of credit from commercial banks."

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• Rhymes for stringency

• Nearby Words

string bean
string beans
stringed
stringency
stringent
stringently
stringer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'stringent' plus the noun-forming suffix '-cy', ultimately deriving from the Latin verb 'stringere', meaning 'to draw tight, bind, or compress'.

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