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How do you spell Rigorous?

Correct spelling

rigorous

Remember RIGOR + OUS: the stiff Latin root needs no extra letters

Why is rigorous spelled this way?

From Latin rigorosus, stiff. RIGOR (stiffness). Something rigorous is stiff with standards — thoroughness that bends for nothing.

Common misspellings of rigorous

rigerousrigourusrigourous

Example

The scientist followed rigorous protocols to ensure accurate results.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell rigorous?+
The correct spelling is "rigorous". Remember RIGOR + OUS: the stiff Latin root needs no extra letters
Is it rigerous or rigorous?+
The correct spelling is "rigorous", not "rigerous".

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