Rigid

/ˈɹΙͺdΚ’Ιͺd/

The meaning and definition of Rigid, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Stiff, rather than flexible.
  2. Fixed, rather than moving.
noun
  1. A bicycle with no suspension system.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms inflexible
Antonyms flexible moving compromising

Origin

From Latin rigidus.

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