as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty
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The extra rigidity inspired confidence in the bike's ability to survive the rigors of a daily ride into an urban area.
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Roberto Baldwin, WIRED, 24 Sep. 2024
Key Takeaways In a study of people with obesity, those who exercised regularly for at least two years had more blood vessels and less inflammation and rigidity in their belly fat than those who never exercised.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2024
But in a shift away from the formal and thematic rigidity of the medieval period, many artists, often immersed in their own rural societies, began to paint nature and its bounty with increasingly devoted precision.
—Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
The use of such an advanced material provides the driver with rigidity and sensitivity, reducing distortion and, according to Shanling, delivering ultra-clear sound across an expansive frequency range.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Roberto Baldwin, WIRED, 24 Sep. 2024
Key Takeaways In a study of people with obesity, those who exercised regularly for at least two years had more blood vessels and less inflammation and rigidity in their belly fat than those who never exercised.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2024
But in a shift away from the formal and thematic rigidity of the medieval period, many artists, often immersed in their own rural societies, began to paint nature and its bounty with increasingly devoted precision.
—Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
The use of such an advanced material provides the driver with rigidity and sensitivity, reducing distortion and, according to Shanling, delivering ultra-clear sound across an expansive frequency range.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rigidity
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“Rigidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidity. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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