rigorosa

Rigorosa is the feminine singular form of the Italian adjective rigoroso, meaning strict, rigorous, or exacting. The term derives from Latin rigor, which implies stiffness or severity. In modern Italian, rigorosa describes actions, standards, or people characterized by thoroughness and discipline, and it agrees with feminine singular nouns.

Grammatical note: feminine singular is rigorosa, feminine plural is rigorose, masculine singular is rigoroso, and masculine plural is rigorosi. Examples: una disciplina rigorosa, una dieta rigorosa, norme rigorose, una metodologia rigorosa, un esame rigoroso, un procedimento rigoroso, un’analisi rigorosa.

Usage and contexts: rigorosa is widely used across domains to convey thoroughness or strictness. In education, research, and professional settings, phrases such as metodologia rigorosa, analisi rigorosa, or controlli rigorosi emphasize careful, methodical work and high standards. In law, policy, and administration, expressions like norme rigorose or procedure rigorose indicate rules designed to be strictly enforced. In everyday language, one might refer to una disciplina rigorosa or una routine rigorosa to describe a demanding regimen or timetable.

See also: rigor, rigoroso, rigore, rigore scientifico, standard, protocol.