rigid — unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪdʒɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's rigid morning routine includes waking up at 5 AM and doing exactly 50 jumping jacks.
- The robot moved with rigid, mechanical gestures that made it look like it was dancing awkwardly.
- The company's rigid dress code forbids even colorful socks.
rigid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈrɪdʒɪd/]
unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible
The rigid iron framework held the entire bridge together — not one beam allowed to flex.
The RIG's ID — its rigid structure — is what keeps it standing.
His rigid rules left the room frigid — and anyone who challenged them left livid.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rigidus', meaning stiff or hard, derived from the verb 'rigere' meaning to be stiff or hard.
Breakdown
rig- (stiff, hard) + -id (adjective suffix) = rigid
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's rigid morning routine includes waking up at 5 AM and doing exactly 50 jumping jacks.”
“The robot moved with rigid, mechanical gestures that made it look like it was dancing awkwardly.”
“The company's rigid dress code forbids even colorful socks.”
“His rigid attitude toward change made teamwork nearly impossible.”
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