Rigorous and Thorough

Rigorous

Rigorous adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Thorough is a synonym for rigorous in careful topic. In some cases you can use "Thorough" instead an adjective "Rigorous", when it comes to topics like meticulous.

Nearby Words: rigorously, rigor, rigour, rigorism

Thorough

Thorough adjective - Having no exceptions or restrictions.

Rigorous is a synonym for thorough in careful topic. You can use "Rigorous" instead an adjective "Thorough".

Nearby Words: thoroughly, thoroughness
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