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English adjective: exacting | |||
| 1. | exacting having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures | ||
| Samples | Fastidious microorganisms. Certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements. | ||
| Synonyms | fastidious | ||
| Domain category | microbiology | ||
| Antonyms | unfastidious | ||
| 2. | exacting severe and unremitting in making demands | ||
| Samples | An exacting instructor. A stern disciplinarian. Strict standards. | ||
| Synonyms | stern, strict | ||
| Similar | demanding | ||
| Antonyms | undemanding | ||
| 3. | exacting requiring precise accuracy | ||
| Samples | An exacting job. Became more exigent over his pronunciation. | ||
| Synonyms | exigent | ||
| Similar | demanding | ||
| Antonyms | undemanding | ||
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