Strictly

Quick meaning: Strictly is an adverb meaning In a strict manner.

Meaning

In a strict manner.

More Meanings

1. In a limited manner; only
2. In a narrow or limited sense.
3. (mathematics) In a manner that applies to every member of a set or every interval of a function

Example Sentences

That term refers strictly to smaller birds.

He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed.

This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.

Scientific naming conventions are such that technically, ammonites are ammonoidean, ammonitidan, and sometimes strictly ammonitinan cephalopods.

Word Forms

• strictlier
• strictliest

Synonyms for strictly

Depending on context, synonyms include rigorously, stringently, purely.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stringently, rigorously, purely, stringent, stringency, rigour.

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