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 rigid rigid /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

adjective

  1. () Incapable of or resistant to bending  ( stiff , rigid )
    incapable of or resistant to bending
     A rigid strip of metal
    a rigid strip of metal
     A table made of rigid plastic
    a table made of rigid plastic
     A palace guardsman stiff as a poker
    a palace guardsman stiff as a poker
     Stiff hair
    stiff hair
     A stiff neck
    a stiff neck
  2. () Incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances  ( inflexible , unbending , rigid )
    incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
     A rigid disciplinarian
    a rigid disciplinarian
     An inflexible law
    an inflexible law
     An unbending will to dominate
    an unbending will to dominate
  3. () Incapable of compromise or flexibility  ( strict , rigid )
    incapable of compromise or flexibility
  4. (aeronautics) designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure  ( rigid )
    (aeronautics) designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure
  5. Fixed and unmoving  ( rigid , set , fixed )
    fixed and unmoving
     With eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
    with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
     His bearded face already has a set hollow look
    his bearded face already has a set hollow look
     A face rigid with pain
    a face rigid with pain