Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rigid
adjective
/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
Definition
not bending or moving; strict and inflexible
Examples
- The rigid structure of the building made it resistant to earthquakes.
- She has a rather rigid way of thinking that does not allow for creativity.
- The rules were so rigid that they left no room for personal interpretation.
Meaning
Describing something that does not change shape easily or an approach that is fixed and not adaptable.
Synonyms
- stiff
- inflexible
- unyielding
- strict
- severe
