RIGIDITY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

rigidity

noun

rə-ˈji-də-tē

Definition of rigidity

as in severity

the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism) sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty

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Recent Examples of rigidity But there is a point where confidence can quietly become certainty, and certainty can become rigidity. — Antonia Bowring, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Because different areas of the striatum correspond to different types of movement, the researchers propose that similar imbalances in other striatal circuits could potentially contribute to other forms of behavioral rigidity, as per the release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 The downside is its flimsy construction; the bottom section lacks the rigidity to hold its shape and gives way like a cheap folder. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026 In 2022, she was diagnosed with the rare and progressive autoimmune and neurological disorder — which can cause muscle rigidity, mobility issues, painful spasms and shortness of breath. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rigidity

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The severity of reactions can vary widely, ranging from mild symptoms to potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
Kidney Disease Can Disrupt the Balance Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can disrupt the balance of magnesium in the blood, depending on the severity.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026

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