rigidity — the quality of being unwilling to change or compromise; stiffness or inflexibility
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being unwilling to change or compromise; stiffness or inflexibility
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's rigidity made students afraid to ask creative questions.
- His dating rigidity included a 47-point checklist for potential partners.
- The rigidity of the old system couldn't adapt to modern technology.
rigidity
NOUN[/rɪˈdʒɪdəti/]
the quality of being unwilling to change or compromise; stiffness or inflexibility
The old bureaucrat's rigidity froze the entire office over a single misplaced comma.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin rigidus, meaning 'stiff' or 'inflexible.' The term was employed in ancient Roman military contexts to describe strict discipline and unyielding standards of conduct.
Breakdown
rigidus (stiff, inflexible) + -ity (noun-forming suffix denoting state or quality).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher's rigidity made students afraid to ask creative questions.”
“His dating rigidity included a 47-point checklist for potential partners.”
“The rigidity of the old system couldn't adapt to modern technology.”
“Her workout rigidity meant doing exactly 100 push-ups, even during earthquakes.”
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