rigidity (Meaning)
rigidity (n)
the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
rigidity (n.)
The quality or state of being rigid; want of pliability; the quality of resisting change of form; the amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form; -- opposed to flexibility, ductility, malleability, and softness.
Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.
Severity; rigor.
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rigidity Sentence Examples
- The rock's rigidity prevented it from shattering under the intense pressure.
- The rigidity of the metal made it ideal for constructing bridges and skyscrapers.
- The frost imparted a brittle rigidity to the grass, causing it to snap underfoot.
- The elderly woman's body had lost its youthful elasticity, resulting in a palpable rigidity.
- The government's rigid stance on immigration hindered progress towards a more inclusive society.
- The rigidity of the rules and regulations stifled creativity and innovation within the organization.
- The rigidity of the spine acts as a protective casing for the delicate spinal cord.
- The rigidity of the schedule prevented any spontaneous deviations or deviations.
- The rigidity of the stereotypes reinforced harmful assumptions about entire populations.
- The rigidity of the metal bars made it impossible to bend them without specialized tools.
FAQs About the word rigidity
the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending, the quality of being rigid and rigorously severeThe quality or state of being rigid; want of pliabil
severity, hardness, strictness, sternness, stringency, inflexibility, rigorousness, harshness, rigor,rigidness
tolerance, tolerance, gentleness,flexibility, flexibility, gentleness, kindness, softness, responsiveness, compliance
The rock's rigidity prevented it from shattering under the intense pressure.
The rigidity of the metal made it ideal for constructing bridges and skyscrapers.
The frost imparted a brittle rigidity to the grass, causing it to snap underfoot.
The elderly woman's body had lost its youthful elasticity, resulting in a palpable rigidity.
