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stiffness

UK
/ˈstɪf.nəs/
US
/ˈstɪf.nəs/

Translations

stiffnessnoun
stiffnesses
pl
raideurPour une difficulté à bouger ou à plier le corps, ou pour une attitude froide et peu souple.
After the long hike, she felt a stiffness in her legs.
Après la longue randonnée, elle ressentait une raideur dans les jambes.
rigiditéAu sens de propriété physique, notamment pour un matériau ou un objet.
The stiffness of the metal made it difficult to bend.
La rigidité du métal rendait difficile de le plier.
Additional translations
rigueurAu sens de dureté ou de sévérité du comportement, du ton ou du style.
Synonyms
tension
firmness
infexibility
hardness
tightness
rigidity
stiffnessadjective
UK
/ˈstɪf.nəs/
US
/ˈstɪf.nəs/
Used attributively, chiefly in technical contexts, to denote relation to rigidity or inflexibility (e.g., "stiffness test").
rigideEn contexte technique ou scientifique.
The stiffness analysis on the beam showed a small deformation.
L'analyse rigide de la poutre a montré une faible déformation.

Definitions

stiffnessnoun
The quality or condition of being rigid or inflexible.
The stiffness of the metal made it difficult to bend.
The state of being difficult to move or bend, often due to cold or injury.
After the long hike, she felt a stiffness in her legs.
The quality of being severe or strict in manner or style.
The stiffness of his demeanor made it hard for others to approach him.
stiffnessadjective
Relating to, measuring, or characterized by stiffness.
The laboratory carried out a stiffness analysis on the beam.
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