rigid

Definitions


[ˈrɪdʒɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible
(e.g: a seat of rigid orange plastic)

- not able to be changed or adapted
(e.g: rigid bureaucratic controls)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin rigidus, from rigere ‘be stiff’


[ˈrɪdʒɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a lorry which is not articulated


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin rigidus, from rigere ‘be stiff’




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