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stiffness

/ˈstɪf.nəs/

Translations

stiffnessnoun

stiffnesses

The stiffness of the material makes it ideal for construction.

Жесткость материала делает его идеальным для строительства.

He felt stiffness in his neck after sleeping in an awkward position.

Он почувствовал скованность в шее после сна в неудобной позе.

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Synonyms

stiffnessadjective

/ˈstɪf.nəs/

Used attributively, chiefly in technical contexts, to denote relation to rigidity or inflexibility (e.g., "stiffness test").

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.