| Front | rigid |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈrɪdʒɪd/NAmE /ˈrɪdʒɪd/ adjective 1 (often disapproving) (of rules, methods, etc.) verystrict and difficult to change inflexibleThe curriculum was too narrow and too rigid. His rigid adherence to the rules made himunpopular. 2 (of a person) not willing to change their ideas orbehaviour inflexiblerigid attitudes 3 (of an object or substance) stiff and difficult tomove or benda rigid support for the tent She sat upright, her body rigid with fear. (figurative) I was bored rigid (= extremely bored).  ri•gid•ity /BrE rɪˈdʒɪdəti; NAmE rɪˈdʒɪdəti/ noun[uncountable, countable]the rigidity of the law on this issue the rigidity of the metal barri•gid•ly /BrE ˈrɪdʒɪdli; NAmE ˈrɪdʒɪdli/ adverbThe speed limit must be rigidly enforced. She stared rigidly ahead. |
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