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Synonyms & Similar Words
stiffness
inflexibility
rigour
firmness
hardness
solidity
fixity
immobility
unyieldingness
stubbornness
obstinacy
intransigence
uncooperativeness
resistance
toughness
density
compactness
tautness
tension
brittlelessness
inelasticity
unadaptability
stubbornness
implacability
intractability
recalcitrance
contumacy
rigors
austereness
strictness
Meaning of Rigidity
The state of being stiff and unyielding
Definitions
- The quality of being stiff and unyielding
- * Lack of flexibility or pliability
- * A state of stiffness or rigour, especially in a part of the body
Etymology of Rigidity
The word "rigidity" comes from the Latin "rigiditas", which is derived from "rigidus", meaning stiff or unyielding
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of stiffness or inflexibility
Example Uses
- The doctor checked for rigidity in the patient's limbs to diagnose the condition
- * The rigidity of the material made it difficult to shape
- * The company's rigidity in its policies led to a lack of innovation
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
flexibility
pliability
suppleness
softness
looseness
laxity
weakness
yieldingness
compliance
cooperation
adaptability
elasticity
malleability
ductility
flexibility
resilience
responsiveness
sensitivity
gentleness
leniency
permissiveness
laxness