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Definition of stringent

stringent

/ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/
strin · gent
Adverb:stringently
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• adjective

1

Strict, precise, and exacting; leaving no room for leniency or compromise (especially of regulations, requirements, or standards).

Example

"Medical laboratories must adhere to stringent safety protocols when handling infectious samples."

2

Characterized by a scarcity of money or credit; tight or constricted (of financial markets or economic conditions).

Example

"Small businesses struggled to expand during the period of stringent credit conditions."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'stringentem', the present participle of 'stringere', meaning 'to draw tight, bind, or compress', which also gave English 'strict', 'strain', and 'constrict'.

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