as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
the principal's inflexibility in matters of discipline is the stuff of school legend
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Noun
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How Long Does Recovery From A Groin Strain Take? The recovery period depends on the grade and severity.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025 -
When comparing 80-degree Fahrenheit days to days in the 40s, there was a 40 to 45% increase in the frequency or severity of sleep apnea.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The rigidity or inflexibility of the curve directly influences the complexity of the surgery, with more rigid curves often requiring more extensive osteotomy bone cuts to achieve proper alignment.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This mindset reflects a broader trend amongst younger professionals seeing stability not as rigidity but as flexibility to grow and thrive in dynamic environments.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Inflexibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflexibility. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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