rigidity

noun
UK: /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/
US: /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

  1. The quality of being stiff and difficult to bend or move.

    1. The old pipe's rigidity made it hard to install.
    2. The iron bar's rigidity means it won't bend easily under the pressure.

  2. Inability to change or adapt; inflexibility of rules, opinions, or behavior.

    1. The school's rigidity frustrated the creative students.
    2. The company's rigidity prevents it adapting to new market challenges.

Synonyms

tenacity solidity
rigidity adjective

  1. The measure of a material's resistance to bending or deformation.

    1. The beam's rigidity is key for supporting the heavy roof.
    2. Calculating the metal's rigidity is essential for engineering design.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rigidity" in English means: The quality of being stiff and difficult to bend or move., Inability to change or adapt; inflexibility of rules, opinions, or behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "rigidity" is /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/ in British English and /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rigidity": tenacity, solidity.

Example usage of "rigidity": "The old pipe's rigidity made it hard to install.". More examples on the page.