rigidity
noun
ri·gid·i·ty
rə-ˈji-də-tē 
plural rigidities
1
: the quality or state of being rigid
2
: one that is rigid (as in form or conduct)
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sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty
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Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
More importantly, the joints created during assembly often become structural weak points, reducing overall rigidity and potentially impacting long-term durability and safety.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
Contributor | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Moscow will take Ukrainian territory by force if Kyiv’s troops do not withdraw, signaling rigidity over a key sticking point in peace talks.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
The platform is designed to maximize aerodynamic performance and rigidity, and keep the center of gravity and overall weight low.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Rigidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rigidity. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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rigidity
noun
ri·gid·i·ty
rə-ˈjid-ət-ē
plural rigidities
: the quality or state of being rigid: as
a
: abnormal stiffness of muscle
muscle rigidity symptomatic of Parkinson's disease—Diane Gershon
Diane Gershon
b
: emotional inflexibility and resistance to change
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