Kilo Lingo

strict

/strɪkt/

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Translation

Making people follow rules closely and not allowing bad behaviour.

Word origin

From Latin strictus, meaning drawn tight or pulled close.

Origin
Latin
Root
strictus

Examples

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"Strict" means she makes us follow the rules closely.

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Here "strict" means the rules must be followed exactly.

bedtime.

Here "strict" means they do not allow any change to the rule.

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This word is part of lesson 19.