rigidness

Definitions of rigidness
  1. noun
    the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
    synonyms: rigidity
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    types:
    inflexibility, inflexibleness
    a lack of physical flexibility
    type of:
    inelasticity
    the lack of elasticity
  2. noun
    the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
    synonyms: inflexibility, rigidity
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    type of:
    unadaptability
    the inability to change or be changed to fit changed circumstances
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