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strictest

strict
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [strikt]
    • /strɪkt/
    • /strɪkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [strikt]
    • /strɪkt/

Definitions of strictest word

  • adjective strictest characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles: a strict observance of rituals. 1
  • adjective strictest stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc.: strict laws; a strict judge. 1
  • adjective strictest closely or rigorously enforced or maintained: strict silence. 1
  • adjective strictest exact or precise: a strict statement of facts. 1
  • adjective strictest extremely defined or conservative; narrowly or carefully limited: a strict construction of the Constitution. 1
  • adjective strictest close, careful, or minute: a strict search. 1

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Origin of strictest

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin strictus, equivalent to strig-, variant stem of stringere to draw tight + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Strictest

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

strictest popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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