CEFR B1

rigidity

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

The rigidity of his muscles made it difficult to perform the stretches.
Doctors noted the rigidity in her neck, a potential symptom of meningitis.

Synonyms: stiffness, inflexibility, tenseness, firmness

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rigidity (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Definition

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

Examples

The rigidity of his muscles made it difficult to perform the stretches.
Doctors noted the rigidity in her neck, a potential symptom of meningitis.
He complained about the rigidity of his fingers after a long day of typing.

How to Use rigidity

rigidity of (prepositional phrase): Specifies what is rigid or inflexible. — "The rigidity of the rules was frustrating."

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