rigid
adjective
stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard.
rigidity
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a word derived from
rigid.
Example Sentences
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Tactical tweaks made by coaches at the top level often come with some rigidity, as they look to solve a specific problem.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
While Cal resists this parental rigidity, the two do share something fundamental that threatens their community’s long-held foundations.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
The project appears complex as it requires high structural rigidity and a 62-meters vertical clearance, he reckons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Colorectal cancer cells grown on stiffer surfaces multiplied more quickly and increased rigidity further.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2026
Bull, pacing in front of Virgil’s desk, brought a restlessness and a fever to command, a yeoman’s rigidity, and a genius for inspiration, whereas Virgil had the natural instincts of a general.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
