Question

the word stringent derives from the latin root stringere, which means \to bind tightly.\ it includes the suffix -ent, which means \inclined to causing.\ the word constrain shares the same latin root word. based on this information, stringent probably means _____. 1 severe or strict 2 a long distance 3 heavy or bulky

Explanation:

The Latin root "stringere" means "to bind tightly" and the suffix "-ent" means "inclined to causing". So "stringent" likely means something that binds tightly or is strict, like strict rules that tightly "bind" behavior.

Answer:

1. severe or strict