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rigidness

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun rigidness has 1 sense
  1. rigidity, rigidness - the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
    --1 is a kind of inelasticity
    --1 has particulars: inflexibility, inflexibleness

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Rigidness

Definition

Rigidness is the quality or state of being rigid, stiff, or inflexible.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

Sense 1

The physical or mechanical quality of being rigid or incapable of bending.

Example: The rigidity of the metal beam made it strong and unyielding.

Sense 2

The quality of being strict or uncompromising.

Example: The teacher's rigidness in following the rules was admired by some, but disliked by others.

Sense 3

The mental or emotional quality of being unbending or unyielding.

Example: Her rigidness in her beliefs prevented her from considering other perspectives.

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