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(rɪdʒɪd) 1. adjectiveLaws, 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 rigidity (rɪdʒɪdɪti) uncountable noun ...the rigidity of government policy. [+ of] rigidly adverb [ADVERB with verb] The caste system was rigidly enforced. 2. adjectiveIf 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] She was a fairly rigid person who had strong religious views. My father is very rigid in his thinking. Synonyms: inflexible, harsh, stern, adamant More Synonyms of rigid 3. adjectiveA rigid substance or object is stiff and does not bend, stretch, or twist easily. ...rigid plastic containers. These plates are fairly rigid. Synonyms: stiff, inflexible, hard, firm More Synonyms of rigid rigidity uncountable noun ...the strength and rigidity of glass. [+ of] 4. graded adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE, oft ADJ with n]If someone goes rigid, their body becomes very straight and stiff, usually as a result of shock or fear. I went rigid with shock. Andrew went rigid when he saw a dog, any dog, anywhere. rigidly graded adverb [ADVERB after verb] She stood rigidly and stared into the room. (ˈrɪdʒɪd) adjective1. not bending; physically inflexible or stiff a rigid piece of plastic 2. unbending; rigorously strict; severe rigid rules adverb3. completely or excessively the lecture bored her rigid Derived forms rigidly (ˈrigidly) adverb rigidity (riˈgidity) or rigidness (ˈrigidness) noun Word origin C16: from Latin rigidus, from rigēre to be stiff rigid in American English (ˈrɪdʒɪd) adjective1. not bending or flexible; stiff and hard a rigid metal girder 3. severe; strict; exacting a rigid taskmaster 4. a. not deviating; rigorous rigid regulations b. precise; exact rigid specifications 5. Aeronautics having a rigid framework that encloses containers for the gas said of an airship Derived forms rigidity (riˈgidity) (rɪˈdʒɪdəti) noun or ˈrigidness rigidly (ˈrigidly) adverb Word origin L rigidus < rigere, to be stiff, numb < IE base * (s)rig-, cold > frigid Examples of 'rigid' in a sentencerigid British English: rigid ADJECTIVE Laws, rules, or systems that are rigid cannot be changed or varied, and are therefore considered to be rather severe. The college has rigid rules about student conduct. - American English: rigid
- Brazilian Portuguese: rígido
- Chinese: > 僵死的法律、规章或制度
- European Spanish: rígido
- French: strict
- German: starr
- Italian: rigido
- Japanese: 厳格な
- Korean: 경직된
- European Portuguese: rígido
- Latin American Spanish: rígido
Chinese translation of 'rigid' adj - [structure, back etc]
坚(堅)硬的 (jiānyìng de) - [attitude, principle, views etc]
僵化的 (jiānghuà de) - [control]
严(嚴)格的 (yángé de)
Definition inflexible or strict Hospital routines for nurses are very rigid. Synonyms Opposites soft , flexible , tolerant , indulgent , lax , lenient , merciful Definition inflexible or strict My father is very rigid in his thinking. Synonyms harsh unalterable undeviating Definition physically unyielding or stiff rigid plastic containers Synonyms Opposites soft , yielding , mobile , bending , flexible , elastic , supple , limber , pliable , pliant , lissom(e) Additional synonymsDefinition unshakable in determination or purpose She is adamant that she will not resign. Synonyms determined, firm, fixed, stiff, rigid, set, relentless, stubborn, uncompromising, insistent, resolute, inflexible, unrelenting, inexorable, unyielding, intransigent, immovable, unbending, obdurate, unshakable Definition stern or severe an austere, distant, cold person Synonyms stern, hard, serious, cold, severe, formal, grave, strict, exacting, harsh, stiff, forbidding, grim, rigorous, solemn, stringent, inflexible, unrelenting, unfeelingDefinition precise, as opposed to approximate She is very punctual and very exact in her duties. Synonyms meticulous, severe, careful, strict, exacting, precise, rigorous, painstaking, scrupulous, methodical, punctilious (formal) Additional synonymsDefinition not soft or yielding to a touch or pressure Fruit should be firm and excellent in condition. Synonyms hard, solid, compact, dense, set, concentrated, stiff, compacted, rigid, compressed, inflexible, solidified, unyielding, congealed, inelastic, jelled, close-grained, jellified Definition attached or placed so as to be immovable The locking frame can secure bikes to any fixed object. Synonyms immovable, set, established, secure, rooted, permanent, attached, anchored, rigid, made fast Definition firm, solid, or rigid He stamped his feet on the hard floor. Synonyms tough, strong, firm, solid, stiff, compact, rigid, resistant, dense, compressed, stony, impenetrable, inflexible, unyielding, rocklike Definition refusing to change one's attitude The worry is that the radicals will grow more intransigent. Synonyms uncompromising, intractable, tough, stubborn, hardline, tenacious, unyielding, obstinate, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, inflexible, unbudgeable Definition unchanging It was his invariable custom to have a cup of tea before bed. Synonyms regular, set, fixed, constant, uniform, consistent, rigid, inflexible, unchanging, immutable, unwavering, unfailing, unalterable, unchangeable, unvarying, changelessDefinition harsh, strict, or severe rigorous military training Synonyms strict, hard, firm, demanding, challenging, tough, severe, exacting, harsh, stern, rigid, stringent, austere, inflexibleDefinition rigid or inflexible They have very set ideas about how to get the message across. Synonyms strict, firm, rigid, hardened, stubborn, entrenched, inflexible, ingrained, deep-seated, deep-rooted, hideboundDefinition strict or harsh in the treatment of others This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary. Synonyms strict, hard, harsh, cruel, rigid, relentless, drastic, oppressive, austere, Draconian, unrelenting, inexorable, pitiless, unbending, iron-handed Definition difficult and often unpleasant He said stern measures would be taken against the criminals. Synonyms strict, harsh, rigorous, hard, cruel, grim, rigid, relentless, drastic, authoritarian, austere, inflexible, unrelenting, unyielding, unsparingDefinition requiring strict attention to rules or detail Its drug-testing procedures are the most stringent in the world. Synonyms strict, tough, rigorous, demanding, binding, tight, severe, exacting, rigid, inflexibleAdditional synonymsDefinition stretched tight The clothes line is pulled taut and secured. Synonyms tight, stretched, rigid, tightly stretched Definition rigid or inflexible her unbending opposition to the old regime Synonyms inflexible, strict, rigid, firm, tough, severe, stubborn, hardline, uncompromising, resolute, intractable, unyieldingDefinition not prepared to compromise She is considered a tough and uncompromising negotiator. Synonyms inflexible, strict, rigid, decided, firm, tough, stubborn, hardline, die-hard, inexorable, steadfast, unyielding, obstinate, intransigent, unbending, obdurate, stiff-neckedDefinition refusing to relent or take pity in the face of severe opposition and unrelenting criticism Synonyms merciless, tough, ruthless, relentless, cruel, stern, inexorable, implacable, intransigent, remorseless, pitiless, unsparingDefinition remaining firm and determined his unyielding attitude on this subject Synonyms firm, tough, rigid, hardline, uncompromising, determined, relentless, adamant, stubborn, staunch, resolute, intractable, inflexible, inexorable, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked |