rigid

[US]/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
[UK]/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. strict; stiff; inflexible; firm; precise.

Phrases & Collocations

rigid schedule

rigid rules

rigid structure

rigid body

rigid frame

rigid frame bridge

rigid plastic

rigid pavement

rigid foam

rigid foundation

rigid connection

rigid polyvinyl chloride

rigid system

rigid support

rigid rotor

rigid steel

Example Sentences

rigid adherence to rules

a rigid support for a tent

She was rigid with fear.

a rigid disciplinarian

a seat of rigid orange plastic.

a semi-rigid polyethylene hose.

Sarah did not want to be bound by a rigid timetable.

a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism.

his face grew rigid with fear.

She became as rigid as adamant .

a table made of rigid plastic;

There is a rigid hierarchy of power in that country.

He is rigid about points of procedure.

An entirely rigid system is impractical.

handcuffed by rigid regulations;

seizures with sudden rigid extension of the limbs.

rigid control of chemical composition and processing methods

His rigid translation of this literary work borders on literalness.

rigid discipline.See Synonyms at stiff

In this paper,rigid-flexible coupling dynamics of a curvic beam attached with a central rigid body undergoing spatial large overall motion,is investigated.

Real-world Examples

Our teaching style may be a bit too rigid.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese Teachers Are Coming"

His jaw had gone rigid with anger.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Fern grew rigid on her stool.

Source: Charlotte's Web

It's rigid, it's all tight folds and sharp edges.

Source: Deadly Women

No, no. He's not rigid. He's anxious.

Source: Our Day Season 2

And it took less than 5 minutes for it to be come this rigid.

Source: CNN Listening January 2013 Collection

From this perspective, absolutism seems too rigid.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

When I push on the antrum, it's rigid.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

The hukou perpetuates a rigid caste system.

Source: The Economist - China

That club has rigid restrictions on its membership. That club has rigid limitations on its membership.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

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