Rigidity Meaning
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality or state of being rigid; lack of pliability; the quality of resisting change of physical shape.
nounThe amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form.
Sentence Examples
That school is known for its almost military-like rigidity.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the old bridge's steel beams prevented them from swaying in the wind.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the rules made it impossible to adapt to the rapidly changing circumstances on the ground.
Word Origin & History
From rigid + -ity, from Latin rigiditas.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"For rigidity, two bulkheads are provided which are welded to the sides and underframe and which separate the cabs from the engine room."
— 1958 September 26, “Swindon's First Main-Line Diesel Locomotive”, in Railway Magazine, page 601:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the old bridge's steel beams prevented them from swaying in the wind.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the rules made it impossible to adapt to the rapidly changing circumstances on the ground.