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The rigidity of the board made it hard to bend.
What does Rigidity mean?
Rigidity means stiffness or lack of flexibility.
Dictionary definition
The quality of being stiff, firm, or not easy to bend or change.
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A team can struggle if there is too much rigidity in its rules.
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The science passage compared the rigidity of different materials under pressure.
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What does rigidity mean?
Rigidity means stiffness or lack of flexibility.
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MeaningRigidity means stiffness or lack of flexibility.
ExampleExample: The rigidity of the board made it hard to bend.
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Synonyms
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stiffnessUse for being hard to bend.
firmnessUse for being solid or not soft.
inflexibilityUse for not changing easily.
Antonyms
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flexibilityA contrast for bending or changing easily.
softnessA contrast for not being stiff or firm.
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