rigidity
noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/
/rɪˈdʒɪdəti/
- [uncountable, countable] (often disapproving) the fact of being very strict and difficult to change synonym inflexibility (1)
- the rigidity of the law on this issue
- the rigidities and routines of home
- [uncountable] (often disapproving) the attitude of somebody who refuses to change their ideas or behaviour synonym inflexibility (2)
- His rigidity in negotiation contributed to a disastrous split in the Labour Party.
- [uncountable] the fact of being stiff and difficult to move or bend synonym inflexibility (3)
- the rigidity of the metal bar
opposite flexibility