der Rigorismus
Translation
rigorism, strictness, severity, austerity
Examples
Sein Rigorismus macht ihn unbeliebt.
His rigorism makes him unpopular.
Der ethische Rigorismus Kants ist bekannt.
Kant's ethical rigorism is well-known.
Grammar Patterns
((Rigorismus)) ((of sb./sth.)) rigorism of sb./sth. The ethical rigorism of Kant is well-known.
((Rigorismus)) as subject Rigorism as a subject His rigorism makes him unpopular.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Strenge (strictness), Härte (severity); Antonyms: Laxheit (laxness), Nachgiebigkeit (indulgence)
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'rigor' (stiffness, strictness) combined with the suffix '-ismus', which is the German equivalent of '-ism' and indicates a belief system.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'rigor'. The German suffix '-ismus' is like '-ism', turning the concept into a philosophy or strict adherence to rules.