as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rigidity
Ultimately, the challenge lies in overcoming institutional rigidity to mobilize the vast potential of the multilateral system to bridge crucial financing gaps.
—
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
The rigidity of the electrodes used in current EEGs means that even slight movement introduces noise and artifacts into the recording and limits the ability of patients to move freely.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2025
At the same time, Clement’s own experiences are undeniable evidence that there is a certain ideological rigidity to the positions taken by major firms, a conformity reinforced by their corporate clients.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
The establishment’s rigidity is most evident with respect to COVID’s origins.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rigidity
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
The rigidity of the electrodes used in current EEGs means that even slight movement introduces noise and artifacts into the recording and limits the ability of patients to move freely.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2025
At the same time, Clement’s own experiences are undeniable evidence that there is a certain ideological rigidity to the positions taken by major firms, a conformity reinforced by their corporate clients.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
The establishment’s rigidity is most evident with respect to COVID’s origins.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rigidity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigidity
severity
Noun
-
Nearly 90% of natural gas processing, fractionation, and storage is concentrated in four regions in the U.S., each subject to various environmental hazards that will incur greater complications and costs as climate change exacerbates natural disasters’ frequency and severity.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
-
Try supplements: Certain supplements, such as Riboflavin and CoQ10, can help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rigidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidity. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share