rigid
Describes something that is physically stiff and does not bend easily, or a person/system that is fixed and unwilling to change. It often implies a lack of flexibility or adaptability in rules, structures, or behavior.
Exemplos
3 de 5The plastic became rigid and brittle after being left out in the freezing cold.
The material turned hard and stiff due to the low temperature.
The university maintains rigid academic standards to ensure the quality of its degrees.
The school follows very strict and unchanging rules for its curriculum.
You need to relax; you're being too rigid about our weekend plans.
Stop being so stubborn and inflexible regarding what we do on our days off.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'bridge' (which sounds like the 'ridg' in rigid). A bridge must be rigid so it doesn't collapse when cars drive over it.
Quiz rápido
The manager's _______ refusal to compromise led to a strike by the workers.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: rigid
Exemplos
The plastic became rigid and brittle after being left out in the freezing cold.
everydayThe material turned hard and stiff due to the low temperature.
The university maintains rigid academic standards to ensure the quality of its degrees.
formalThe school follows very strict and unchanging rules for its curriculum.
You need to relax; you're being too rigid about our weekend plans.
informalStop being so stubborn and inflexible regarding what we do on our days off.
In this model, the earth's crust is treated as a rigid plate floating on a semi-fluid mantle.
academicScientific theories view the outer layer as a solid, non-bending piece.
The company’s rigid hierarchy prevents entry-level employees from speaking directly to the CEO.
businessThe corporate structure is so fixed that low-level staff cannot communicate with the top boss.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
rigid as a board
completely stiff and unable to move or bend
rigid discipline
very strict control or training
rigid boundary
a fixed limit that is not allowed to be crossed
Frequentemente confundido com
Rigid means stiff or inflexible, while rigorous means extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
Stiff is more commonly used for physical sensations (stiff muscles), while rigid is more common for formal rules or engineering.
Notas de uso
Use 'rigid' when you want to emphasize that something cannot bend without breaking, or when a person is being intentionally difficult by refusing to change their mind.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'rigid' as a verb; remember that 'rigidify' is the verb form, though it is less common than using 'become rigid'.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'bridge' (which sounds like the 'ridg' in rigid). A bridge must be rigid so it doesn't collapse when cars drive over it.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'rigere', which means 'to be stiff'.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The manager's _______ refusal to compromise led to a strike by the workers.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: rigid
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