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    Rigidez (en. Rigidity)

    /ri.xi.ðez/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of hardness or inflexibility.
    The rigidity of the structure can compromise its stability.
    La rigidez de la estructura puede comprometer su estabilidad.
    Lack of flexibility in a person's behavior or attitude.
    His rigidity in customs prevents him from adapting to new environments.
    Su rigidez en las costumbres le impide adaptarse a nuevos entornos.
    Characteristics of certain materials that influence their resistance.
    The rigidity of the metal makes it ideal for construction.
    La rigidez del metal lo hace ideal para la construcción.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'rigiditas', which means hardness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mental rigidity
    A closed attitude to new ideas or changes.
    rigidez mental
    corporal rigidity
    Tension in the muscles that reduces mobility.
    rigidez corporal
    to go through rigidity
    To refer to a stagnant or inflexible situation.
    pasar por rigidez

    Related Words

    rigid
    That cannot be bent or is inflexible.
    rígido
    rigid-like
    That has characteristics of rigidity, though to a lesser degree.
    rigidoide
    to become rigid
    To become rigid or uncompromising.
    rigidificarse

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not adapt to changes.
    That guy is a total rigidity; he doesn't accept any new proposals.
    Ese tipo es una rigidez total, no acepta ninguna propuesta nueva.
    Serious and severe behavior.
    That boss always has an attitude of rigidity that intimidates everyone.
    Esa jefa siempre tiene una actitud de rigidez que intimida a todos.