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   rigid

   /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible: "a seat of rigid orange plastic" Similar stiffhardfirminflexiblenon-flexibleunbendingunyieldinginelastictauttightrare:impliableunmalleableOpposite flexibleplastic
   • ▪ (of a person or part of their body) stiff and unmoving, especially as a result of shock or fear: "Beatrice was rigid with terror"
   • 2. not able to be changed or adapted: "rigid bureaucratic controls" Similar fixedsetfirminflexibleunalterableunchangeableimmutableunvaryinginvariablehard and fastcast-ironOpposite flexible
   • ▪ not adaptable in outlook, belief, or response: "the College had not wanted to be too rigid in imposing teaching methods" Similar strictseveresternstringentrigorousinflexibleuncompromisingresolutedeterminedimmovableunshakeableunrelentingintransigentunyieldingunwaveringunswervingobdurateunadaptableadamantOpposite flexiblelenient

   noun

   • 1. a lorry which is not articulated.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin rigidus, from rigere ‘be stiff’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rigidness noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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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.

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   The meaning of RIGID is deficient in or devoid of flexibility. How to use rigid in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rigid.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRIGID | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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.

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   Rigid definition: stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard. See examples of RIGID used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRIGID definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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   Describe something as rigid if it's really stiff and not very flexible, like a super-strict practice schedule or an unbending, uncomfortable mattress.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrigid adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of rigid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Scrupulously or severely maintained or performed; rigorous or harsh. Rigid discipline. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (5) Synonyms: unbending. inflexible. strict. set. fixed. stiff. unshakable. unpliant. tense.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › rigidrigid | meaning of rigid in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    rigid meaning, definition, what is rigid: rigid methods, systems etc are very stri...: Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRIGID - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    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.