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   rigid

   /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible: "a seat of rigid orange plastic" Similar stiffhardfirminflexiblenon-flexibleunbendingunyieldinginelastictauttightrare:impliableunmalleableOpposite flexibleplastic
   • ▪ (of a person or part of their body) stiff and unmoving, especially as a result of shock or fear: "Beatrice was rigid with terror"
   • 2. not able to be changed or adapted: "rigid bureaucratic controls" Similar fixedsetfirminflexibleunalterableunchangeableimmutableunvaryinginvariablehard and fastcast-ironOpposite flexible
   • ▪ not adaptable in outlook, belief, or response: "the College had not wanted to be too rigid in imposing teaching methods" Similar strictseveresternstringentrigorousinflexibleuncompromisingresolutedeterminedimmovableunshakeableunrelentingintransigentunyieldingunwaveringunswervingobdurateunadaptableadamantOpposite flexiblelenient

   noun

   • 1. a lorry which is not articulated.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin rigidus, from rigere ‘be stiff’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rigidness noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rigidlyRigidly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   1 day ago · the "rigid" family. in a rigid manner.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Moment_of_inertiaMoment of inertia - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Its simplest definition is the second moment of mass with respect to distance from an axis . For bodies constrained to rotate in a plane, only their moment of inertia about an axis perpendicular to the plane, a scalar value, matters.

4. www.thestructuralengineer.info › education › structuralDiaphragms | thestructuralengineer.info

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   3 days ago · Such diaphragms can be classified as Rigid. Analytically, Rigid diaphragms are considered to be infinitely rigid. The Rigid diaphragm can rotate and translate, but it cannot deform.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rigidificationRigidification - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · noun. the process of becoming stiff or rigid. synonyms: rigidifying, stiffening. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Rigidification." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/rigidification. Accessed 26 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Personality_disorderPersonality disorder - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Personality, defined psychologically, is the set of enduring behavioral and mental traits that distinguish individual humans. Hence, personality disorders are defined by experiences and behaviors that deviate from social norms and expectations.

7. www.thecustomboxes.com › blog › what-are-rigid-boxesWhat Are Rigid Boxes? A Complete Guide To Its Types And Trends

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   4 days ago · What Is A Rigid Box Also Known As? Another name for rigid paper boxes is set-up boxes. These tiny boxes combine strong item security, eye-catching branding options, and improved manageability. What Are The Components Of A Rigid Box? Custom rigid setup boxes consist of two primary parts.

8. www.britannica.com › place › EarthEarth - Core, Crust, Mantle | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Earth - Core, Crust, Mantle: Earth’s outermost, rigid, rocky layer is called the crust. It is composed of low-density, easily melted rocks; the continental crust is predominantly granitic rock (see granite), while composition of the oceanic crust corresponds mainly to that of basalt and gabbro.