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
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Recent Examples of rigidity
In the third stage, jerky movements become writhing and rigidity.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
In lagers, for example, the key factor is surface viscoelasticity, or the elasticity and rigidity of the bubble film.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
That’s because Feinberg saw writing as a tool to break down the rigidity of previous understandings of transition.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Rather, our rigidity around them is.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
In lagers, for example, the key factor is surface viscoelasticity, or the elasticity and rigidity of the bubble film.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
That’s because Feinberg saw writing as a tool to break down the rigidity of previous understandings of transition.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Rather, our rigidity around them is.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rigidity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigidity
severity
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The regulator emphasized the severity of the breach, noting that trust is fundamental to the relationship between broadcasters and their audiences, particularly for public service broadcasters like the BBC.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Despite the apparent severity of the injury, Rush is still scheduled to compete in a match in Mexico tonight, October 16.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Rigidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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