Meaning of the word rigidity in English

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rigidity

US /rɪˈdʒɪd.ə.t̬i/
UK /rɪˈdʒɪd.ə.ti/

Noun

1.

the quality of being stiff and not able to bend or be bent

Example:
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The rigidity of the metal made it difficult to shape.
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He complained about the rigidity of the new mattress.
2.

the quality of being unwilling to change your ideas or behavior

Example:
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Her intellectual rigidity made it difficult for her to accept new theories.
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The company's rigidity in its policies led to a decline in innovation.
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