rigid
adjective/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
- (often disapproving) (of rules, methods, etc.) very strict and difficult to change synonym inflexible
- The curriculum was too narrow and too rigid.
- His rigid adherence to the rules made him unpopular.
Extra Examples- We operate within fairly rigid parameters.
- The church continues to have a rigid hierarchy.
- The warriors were governed by a rigid code of ethics.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- appear
- be
- seem
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- (often disapproving) (of a person) not willing to change their ideas or behaviour synonym inflexible
- rigid attitudes
Extra Examples- He grew even more rigid and uncompromising as he got older.
- Her rigid ideas and stern manner had frightened the children.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- appear
- be
- seem
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- (of an object or substance) stiff and difficult to move or bend
- a rigid support for the tent
- She sat upright, her body rigid with fear.
- (figurative) I was bored rigid (= extremely bored).
Extra ExamplesTopics Physics and chemistryc1- He went absolutely rigid with shock.
- She feigned sleep, lying rigid in bed.
- His body suddenly went rigid with fear.
- Sandwiches are best packed in a rigid container.
- The material is rigid and brittle.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- lie
- …
- very
- absolutely
- completely
- …
- with
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin rigidus, from rigere ‘be stiff’.
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