What does rigidity mean?
Rigidity means The quality or state of being rigid; lack of pliability; the quality of resisting change of physical shape..
Rigidity
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/ · noun
Meaning
The quality or state of being rigid; lack of pliability; the quality of resisting change of physical shape..
Definitions by Sense
- The quality or state of being rigid; lack of pliability; the quality of resisting change of physical shape.
- The amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form.
- Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.
- (economics) stickiness (of prices/wages etc.). Describing the tendency of prices and money wages to adjust to changes in the economy with a certain delay.
Example Sentences
moral rigidity
The metal’s rigidity made it hard to bend.
She disliked the rigidity of the rules.
For rigidity, two bulkheads are provided which are welded to the sides and underframe and which separate the cabs from the engine room.
structural rigidity
speak with excessive rigidity
Synonyms for rigidity
Antonyms for rigidity
Related Words
Word Forms
- rigidities
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for rigidity?
Common synonyms include rigidness, inflexibility.
What is the opposite of rigidity?
Possible antonyms include flexibility, ductility, malleability, softness.
How do you use rigidity in a sentence?
moral rigidity
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