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rigid

/ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/
rig · id
Adverb:rigidly
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• adjective

1

Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; physically stiff and unyielding.

Example

"The shipping container is made of rigid steel to protect fragile cargo during transit."

2

Not able to be changed or adapted; strict, severe, and uncompromising in rules, methods, or attitudes.

Example

"The school's rigid curriculum left teachers with very little room for creative lesson planning."

3

Tense and motionless because of shock, fear, or anger (of a person or part of their body).

Example

"He stood rigid with fear as the wild bear walked past the campsite."

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• Rhymes for rigid

• Nearby Words

rightward
rightwards
righty
rigid
rigidia
rigidity
rigidly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin 'rigidus', meaning 'stiff, hard, or inflexible', derived from the verb 'rigere' ('to be stiff or numb', especially with cold).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rigid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rigid
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