Definitions for rigorism

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rigorism rig·or·ism

Spelling: [rig-uh-riz-uh m]

IPA: /ˈrɪg əˌrɪz əm/

Rigorism is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 100 anagrams from letters in rigorism (giimorrs).

Definitions for rigorism

noun

1. extreme strictness.
2. (in Roman Catholic moral philosophy) the theory that in doubtful cases of conscience no course may be followed that is contrary to Catholic law and doctrine.

Origin of rigorism

From the French word rigorisme, dating back to 1695-1705. See rigor, -ism

Examples for rigorism

Christian rigorism by Mandeville's time had had a long history.

His immoderate zeal led him into the vice of rigorism, quite foreign to the real spirit of the Christian religion.

This rigorism was specially valued by the Essenes and Therapeut.