rigidity
noun
ri·gid·i·ty
rə-ˈji-də-tē 
plural rigidities
1
: the quality or state of being rigid
2
: one that is rigid (as in form or conduct)
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sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty
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Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Fractional leaders can help address the pain points of traditional models, like the high costs of full-time executives or the rigidity of consulting arrangements.
—Tomoko Yokoi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
For me, the personal challenge was trying to find some kind of movement in [his character's] rigidity.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
Certainty involves a certain rigidity or adherence to a point of view.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Rigidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rigidity. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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rigidity
noun
ri·gid·i·ty
rə-ˈjid-ət-ē
plural rigidities
: the quality or state of being rigid: as
a
: abnormal stiffness of muscle
muscle rigidity symptomatic of Parkinson's disease—Diane Gershon
Diane Gershon
b
: emotional inflexibility and resistance to change
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