Pronunciation

/rɪˈdɪɡəs/

Definitions

• Adjective: Firmly set or immovable, especially in position or attitude; inflexible. For example: “The rules were rigidly enforced.”
• Noun: A person who is inflexible or strict in their behavior or opinions. For example: “He’s a very rigid authoritarian.”
• Verb: To make something hard or unyielding, often in a particular direction or orientation. For example: “The carpenter made the frame rigid with braces.”

Phrases

• “Maintain a rigid posture” means to hold one’s body in a straight and stiff manner.
• “Rigid discipline” refers to strict adherence to rules or routines.
• “A rigid belief system” denotes a fixed and unyielding set of convictions.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The robot’s joints were designed to be highly rigid for precise movements.”
• Noun: “She had a rigid no-tolerance policy when it came to tardiness.”
• Verb: “The builder made sure the foundation was rigid to prevent settling.”

Synonyms

• Stiff
• Unbending
• Inflexible -.Strict
• Rigidly controlled
• Unyielding