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rigidity

UK
/rɪˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/
US
/rɪˈdʒɪd.ə.ti/

Translations

rigiditynoun
rigidities
pl
The rigidity of the metal made it difficult to bend.
La rigidité du métal rendait difficile de le plier.
Additional translations
raideurSurtout en médecine ou pour une raideur physique.
rigueurAu sens figuré, pour une discipline ou une conduite sévère.
Synonyms
unbendingness
inflexibility
strictness
firmness
hardness
tenacity
stiffness
Antonyms
flexibility
pliability
yielding
rigidityadjective
UK
/rɪˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/
US
/rɪˈdʒɪd.ə.ti/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g. "rigidity modulus").
de rigiditéTerme technique en physique et en ingénierie.
The rigidity modulus of the alloy increases at lower temperatures.
Le module de rigidité de l'alliage augmente à des températures plus basses.

Definitions

rigiditynoun
The quality or state of being stiff or inflexible.
The rigidity of the metal made it difficult to bend.
Inability to be changed or adapted.
The rigidity of the rules left no room for creativity.
The quality of being strict or severe in discipline or behavior.
The teacher's rigidity in enforcing the rules was both respected and feared by the students.
A numerical or scientific measure of a material’s stiffness or resistance to shear deformation.
Engineers calculated the rigidity of the beam to ensure it could bear the load.
In medicine, abnormal stiffness of muscles or joints, especially as a symptom of disease.
Muscle rigidity is a common feature of Parkinson's disease.
rigidityadjective
Attributive: relating to or measuring rigidity.
The rigidity modulus of the alloy increases at lower temperatures.
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