Overview  of  adj  strict 
 
  The  adj  strict  has  6  senses  (first  2  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (3)  hard-and-fast,  strict  --  ((of  rules)  stringently  enforced;  "hard-and-fast  rules") 
  2.  (3)  rigorous,  strict  --  (rigidly  accurate;  allowing  no  deviation  from  a  standard;  "rigorous  application  of  the  law";  "a  strict  vegetarian") 
  3.  rigid,  strict  --  (incapable  of  compromise  or  flexibility) 
  4.  nonindulgent,  strict  --  (not  indulgent;  "strict  parents") 
  5.  severe,  spartan,  strict  --  (unsparing  and  uncompromising  in  discipline  or  judgment;  "a  parent  severe  to  the  pitch  of  hostility"-  H.G.Wells;  "a  hefty  six-footer  with  a  rather  severe  mien";  "a  strict  disciplinarian";  "a  Spartan  upbringing") 
  6.  stern,  strict,  exacting  --  (severe  and  unremitting  in  making  demands;  "an  exacting  instructor";  "a  stern  disciplinarian";  "strict  standards") 
 
  Antonyms  of  adj  strict 
 
  6  senses  of  strict 
 
  Sense  1 
  hard-and-fast,  strict 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  invariable)  ->  variable 
 
  Sense  2 
  rigorous,  strict 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  exact)  ->  inexact 
 
  Sense  3 
  rigid,  strict 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  intolerant)  ->  tolerant 
 
  Sense  4 
  nonindulgent,  strict 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  unpermissive)  ->  permissive 
 
  Sense  5 
  severe,  spartan,  strict 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  nonindulgent)  ->  indulgent 
 
  Sense  6 
  stern,  strict,  exacting 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  demanding)  ->  undemanding 
 
  Similarity  of  adj  strict 
 
  6  senses  of  strict 
 
  Sense  1 
  hard-and-fast,  strict 
  =>  invariable  (vs.  variable) 
 
  Sense  2 
  rigorous,  strict 
  =>  exact  (vs.  inexact) 
 
  Sense  3 
  rigid,  strict 
  =>  intolerant  (vs.  tolerant) 
 
  Sense  4 
  nonindulgent,  strict 
  =>  unpermissive  (vs.  permissive) 
 
  Sense  5 
  severe,  spartan,  strict 
  =>  nonindulgent  (vs.  indulgent) 
 
  Sense  6 
  stern,  strict,  exacting 
  =>  demanding  (vs.  undemanding) 
 
  Attributes  of  adj  strict 
 
 
  Familiarity  of  adj  strict 
 
  strict  used  as  an  adjective  is  common  (polysemy  count  =  6) 
 
  Grep  of  adj  strict 
  district 
  strict 
 
  Overview  of  adj  strict 
 
  The  adj  strict  has  6  senses  (first  2  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (3)  hard-and-fast,  strict  --  ((of  rules)  stringently  enforced;  "hard-and-fast  rules") 
  2.  (3)  rigorous,  strict  --  (rigidly  accurate;  allowing  no  deviation  from  a  standard;  "rigorous  application  of  the  law";  "a  strict  vegetarian") 
  3.  rigid,  strict  --  (incapable  of  compromise  or  flexibility) 
  4.  nonindulgent,  strict  --  (not  indulgent;  "strict  parents") 
  5.  severe,  spartan,  strict  --  (unsparing  and  uncompromising  in  discipline  or  judgment;  "a  parent  severe  to  the  pitch  of  hostility"-  H.G.Wells;  "a  hefty  six-footer  with  a  rather  severe  mien";  "a  strict  disciplinarian";  "a  Spartan  upbringing") 
  6.  stern,  strict,  exacting  --  (severe  and  unremitting  in  making  demands;  "an  exacting  instructor";  "a  stern  disciplinarian";  "strict  standards") 

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