B2 verb Neutro

rigid

/ˈrɪdʒɪd/

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

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1

The plastic became rigid and brittle after being left out in the freezing cold.

The material turned hard and stiff due to the low temperature.

2

The university maintains rigid academic standards to ensure the quality of its degrees.

The school follows very strict and unchanging rules for its curriculum.

3

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
rigidity
Verb
rigidify
Advérbio
rigidly
Adjetivo
rigid
Relacionado
rigor
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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

1

The plastic became rigid and brittle after being left out in the freezing cold.

everyday

The material turned hard and stiff due to the low temperature.

2

The university maintains rigid academic standards to ensure the quality of its degrees.

formal

The school follows very strict and unchanging rules for its curriculum.

3

You need to relax; you're being too rigid about our weekend plans.

informal

Stop being so stubborn and inflexible regarding what we do on our days off.

4

In this model, the earth's crust is treated as a rigid plate floating on a semi-fluid mantle.

academic

Scientific theories view the outer layer as a solid, non-bending piece.

5

The company’s rigid hierarchy prevents entry-level employees from speaking directly to the CEO.

business

The corporate structure is so fixed that low-level staff cannot communicate with the top boss.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
rigidity
Verb
rigidify
Advérbio
rigidly
Adjetivo
rigid
Relacionado
rigor

Colocações comuns

rigid structure a stiff or fixed arrangement
rigid rules strict regulations that cannot be changed
rigid schedule a very tight and unchangeable timetable
rigid posture sitting or standing in a very straight, stiff way
rigid adherence strictly following a plan or belief without deviation

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 vs rigorous

Rigid means stiff or inflexible, while rigorous means extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

rigid vs stiff

Stiff is more commonly used for physical sensations (stiff muscles), while rigid is more common for formal rules or engineering.

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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.

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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'.

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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.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'rigere', which means 'to be stiff'.

Padrões gramaticais

used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., rigid rules) used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'be', 'become', or 'remain'

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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homomemy

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synformile

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antesophtion

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contrafidable

C1

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autotegious

C1

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monoonymism

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proscribhood

C1

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supercuracy

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