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."

Synonyms of rigidity

Words with a similar meaning to rigidity:

• stiffness
• inflexibility
• tenseness
• firmness

Antonyms of rigidity

Words with the opposite meaning to rigidity:

• flexibility
• suppleness
• elasticity

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