How to Pronounce Rigidity
Rigidity
[rɪˈdʒɪ.dɪ.ti]
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Rigidity means being very stiff and not able to bend or change.
Examples
- The rigidity of the metal bar made it hard to bend.
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Words With Similar Sounds
Stupidity
stuːˈpɪ.dɪ.ti
He was frustrated by his own stupidity in that moment.
Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| rigidity of structure | collocation | riGIDity of STRUCture | The rigidity of structure limits the building's flexibility. |
| rigidity in thinking | collocation | riGIDity in THINKing | Her rigidity in thinking prevents her from accepting new ideas. |
| lack of rigidity | collocation | lack of riGIDity | The lack of rigidity caused the framework to collapse. |
| overcome rigidity | collocation | oVERcome riGIDity | They tried to overcome rigidity in the old system. |
Fun Fact
Rigidity comes from Latin 'rigidus,' meaning 'stiff or inflexible,' originally describing physical stiffness before expanding metaphorically to describe strict attitudes or systems.
Word Family
noun
rigidity
The quality of being stiff and not flexible.
"The rigidity of the metal made it difficult to bend."
adjective
rigid
Not able to be bent or changed easily.
"The teacher had a rigid schedule that never changed."
adverb
rigidly
In a way that is stiff and does not change.
"He followed the rules rigidly without any exceptions."
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