rigidity
noun
ri·gid·i·ty
rə-ˈji-də-tē 
plural rigidities
1
: the quality or state of being rigid
2
: one that is rigid (as in form or conduct)
Examples of rigidity in a Sentence
sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
The aluminum top plate adds structural rigidity, and the board has almost no flex.
—Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 20 July 2025
Focusing on rigidity does make a lot of sense, but is there a chance you risk pathologizing conviction?
—Sean Illing, Vox, 12 May 2025
The rigidity of the 75 Hard challenge is a turnoff for some people and has paved the way for a less strict version of the program to emerge.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for rigidity
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“Rigidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rigidity. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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rigidity
noun
ri·gid·i·ty
rə-ˈjid-ət-ē
plural rigidities
: the quality or state of being rigid: as
a
: abnormal stiffness of muscle
muscle rigidity symptomatic of Parkinson's disease—Diane Gershon
Diane Gershon
b
: emotional inflexibility and resistance to change
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