rigid
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adjective \ˈri-jəd\Definition of RIGID
1
a : deficient in or devoid of flexibility <rigid price controls> <a rigid bar of metal> b : appearing stiff and unyielding <his face rigid with pain>
2
a : inflexibly set in opinion b : strictly observed <adheres to a rigid schedule>
3
: firmly inflexible rather than lax or indulgent <a rigid disciplinarian>
4
: precise and accurate in procedure <rigid control of the manufacturing process>
5
of an airship : having the outer shape maintained by a fixed framework
— rig·id·ly adverb
— rig·id·ness noun
See Examples of RIGID
- The patient's legs were rigid.
- He is a rigid disciplinarian.
Origin of RIGID
Middle English rigide, from Latin rigidus, from rigēre to be stiff
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to RIGID
- Synonyms
- brassbound, cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigorous, strict, stringent, uncompromising
Synonym Discussion of RIGID
rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent mean extremely severe or stern. rigid implies uncompromising inflexibility <rigid rules of conduct>. rigorous implies the imposition of hardship and difficulty <the rigorous training of recruits>. strict emphasizes undeviating conformity to rules, standards, or requirements <strict enforcement of the law>. stringent suggests severe, tight restriction or limitation <stringent standards of admission>.
Rhymes with RIGID
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adjective \ˈrij-əd\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of RIGID
: deficient in or devoid of flexibility : characterized by stiffness <rigid muscles>
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