rigor
Translation
rigour, severity, hardship, thoroughness
Examples
The course was taught with academic rigor.
The course was taught with academic rigour.
They survived the rigors of the arctic winter.
They survived the rigours of the arctic winter.
Grammar Patterns
the ((rigour)) of (sth.) the rigour of the training
Similar Words
Synonyms: strictness, severity, thoroughness; Antonyms: leniency, flexibility
Etymology
From Latin 'rigor', meaning 'stiffness, harshness'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'rigor' of a 'rigid' training schedule. The spelling 'rigour' is common in British English.