Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Rigidity

• (n.) The quality or state of being rigid; want of pliability; the quality of resisting change of form; the amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form; -- opposed to flexibility, ductility, malleability, and softness.
• (n.) Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.
• (n.) Severity; rigor.

Synonyms of Rigidity

• Rigidness
• Inflexibility
• Rigidness

Antonyms of Rigidity

• Flexibility

Homophones of Rigidity