rigidity

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The quality or state of being rigid; lack of pliability; the quality of resisting change of physical shape.

   Moral rigidity.

2. 2
   noun

   The amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form.

   Structural rigidity.

3. 3
   noun

   Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.

   Speak with excessive rigidity.

4. 4
   noun

   the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe

From rigid + -ity, from Latin rigiditas.

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