Pronunciation: /ˈrɪdʒɪd/
noun a rigid substance or material
A1 The rigid of the ship helped it withstand the storm.
A2 The rigid of the ruler made it easy to draw straight lines.
B1 The rigid of the metal frame made the building sturdy.
B2 The rigid of the company's policies made it difficult for employees to be creative.
C1 The rigid of the government's regulations stifled innovation in the industry.
C2 The rigid of the academic curriculum limited students' ability to think outside the box.
adjective stiff or unyielding; not flexible
A1 The ruler is rigid and doesn't bend easily.
A2 The company has a rigid policy on punctuality.
B1 The teacher's rigid teaching style doesn't allow for much creativity.
B2 The government's rigid regulations are causing frustration among small businesses.
C1 The CEO's rigid leadership style is hindering innovation within the company.
C2 The committee's decision was based on rigid criteria that left no room for exceptions.
formal The company has strict and rigid guidelines in place for employee conduct.
informal My dad is so rigid about curfew, he never lets me stay out past 10pm.
slang I can't believe how rigid the dress code is at that school, it's so old-fashioned.
figurative Her rigid mindset prevented her from seeing things from a different perspective.
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