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/
Korean meaning: 구부릴 수 없는, 딱딱한, 경직된
Korean pronunciation: 리-지드 (강세: 리)
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
Unable to bend at all
Rigid statue stands frigid, while vivid lights dance overhead!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rigidus', meaning stiff or hard, derived from the verb 'rigere' meaning to be stiff or hard.
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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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