rigidity

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état d'être rigide, c'est-à-dire ferme, inflexible ou résistant à la déformation, tant au sens physique (résistance à la flexion) qu'au sens figuré (sévérité ou intransigeance).

A noun referring to the quality or state of being stiff, inflexible, or unyielding, either physically in terms of resistance to bending, or metaphorically in terms of strictness or severity.

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1. Physical stiffnessB2formal

   The quality of being stiff, firm, and resistant to bending or deformation.

   Rigidité (physique)

   • The rigidity of the steel beam ensures the bridge can support heavy loads.
   • Engineers tested the material's rigidity under extreme temperatures.
   • The plastic lost its rigidity after being heated.

   Synonymesfirmnesshardnessinflexibilitysoliditystiffnesstensenessunyieldingness

   Antonymesflexibilitypliabilitysoftnesssuppleness

2. Strictness or inflexibilityB2formal

   The quality of being strict, severe, and unwilling to change or adapt.

   Rigidité (sens figuré)

   • The rigidity of the school's rules frustrated many students.
   • His rigidity in negotiations made it hard to reach a compromise.
   • The company's rigidity regarding remote work led to employee dissatisfaction.

   Synonymesausterityharshnessinflexibilityrigorousnessseveritysternnessstrictnessstringency

   Antonymesadaptabilityelasticityflexibilitymalleabilitypliabilitysuppleness