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- Dictionaryrigid/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
adjective
- 1. unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible: "a seat of rigid orange plastic" Similar Opposite
- 2. not able to be changed or adapted: "rigid bureaucratic controls" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a lorry which is not articulated.
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RIGID definition: 1. stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved: 2. not able to be changed or persuaded: 3. stiff…. Learn more.
: not able to be bent easily : stiff. a rigid steel beam. The patient's legs were rigid. 2. : not easily changed. a rigid procedure. The periodical has rigid [= strict, inflexible] guidelines for submissions. a rigid [= strict, unwavering] adherence to the rules. 3. : not willing to change opinions or behavior. He is a rigid disciplinarian.
The meaning of RIGID is deficient in or devoid of flexibility. How to use rigid in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rigid.
stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved: a rigid steel and concrete structure. I was rigid with (= stiff and unable to move because of) fear. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not bending or changing shape easily. hard If you hit your head on a hard surface, see a doctor.
Rigid definition: stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard. See examples of RIGID used in a sentence.
1. adjective. Laws, rules, or systems that are rigid cannot be changed or varied, and are therefore considered to be rather severe. [disapproval] Several colleges in our study have rigid rules about student conduct. Hospital routines for nurses are very rigid. Synonyms: strict, set, fixed, exact More Synonyms of rigid.
Dictionary definition of rigid. Stiff, inflexible, or resistant to change or bending. "The rigid metal frame supported the weight of the heavy machinery." Detailed meaning of rigid. It suggests a lack of adaptability, elasticity, or fluidity. When something is rigid, it maintains a fixed form or structure and is not easily altered or modified.
Definition of rigid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
rigid meaning, definition, what is rigid: rigid methods, systems etc are very stri...: Learn more.
Definitions of 'rigid' 1. Laws, rules, or systems that are rigid cannot be changed or varied, and are therefore considered to be rather severe. [disapproval] [...] 2. If you disapprove of someone because you think they are not willing to change their way of thinking or behaving, you can describe them as rigid. [disapproval] [...] 3.
