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Meaning of rigidity
The quality of being stiff and unyielding
Etymology of rigidity
The word "rigidity" comes from the Latin "rigiditas", which is derived from "rigidus", meaning stiff or unyielding
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical properties, such as the stiffness of materials, as well as abstract concepts, like the inflexibility of rules or attitudes
Synonyms
inflexibility
stiffness
hardness
firmness
rigour
strictness
severity
sternness
unyieldingness
obstinacy
stubbornness
immobility
fixedness
stability
solidity
compactness
denseness
toughness
inelasticity
brittleness
frailty
fragility
stiffness
rigidness
unadaptability
intransigence
obduracy
implacability
stubbornness
inflexibleness
Definitions
- The state of being rigid or stiff
- * Lack of flexibility or pliability
- * Unwillingness to change or adapt
Usage Examples
- The doctor checked for rigidity in the patient's joints to diagnose the condition
- * The company's rigidity in its policies led to a loss of customers
- * The athlete's rigidity in her training schedule helped her prepare for the competition
Antonyms
flexibility
softness
pliability
suppleness
elasticity
adaptability
yieldingness
compliance
acquiescence
docility
tractability
malleability
ductility
pliancy
gentleness
leniency
permissiveness
laxity
looseness
weakness