rigidity
/rɪˈdʒɪdəti/
noun
- The quality of being stiff, hard, and not able to bend or change shape easily.
- The rigidity of the steel beam makes it ideal for supporting heavy loads.
- Cold temperatures increase the rigidity of plastic pipes, making them more likely to crack.
- The doctor tested the rigidity of the patient's muscles to check for neurological issues.
- The quality of being strict, severe, and unwilling to change rules or opinions.
- The company's rigidity about work hours led many employees to look for other jobs.
- His rigidity in negotiations made it impossible to reach a compromise.
- The rigidity of the school's dress code frustrated students who wanted more choices.
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