Definition of rigidity Rigidity

/ɹɪʤɪˈdʌti/ - [rijidutee] -

We found 10 definitions of rigidity from 5 different sources.

What does rigidity mean?

Noun Plural: rigidities
rigidity - the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
		rigidness
		inelasticity the lack of elasticity
rigidity - the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
		inflexibility, rigidness
		unadaptability the inability to change or be changed to fit changed circumstances

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rigidity (Noun)
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.
rigidity (Noun)
Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.
rigidity (Noun)
In Economics: synonym for stickiness of prices/wages etc.. Describing the tendency of prices and money wages to adjust to changes in the economy with a certain delay.

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.
rigidity (n.)
Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.
rigidity (n.)
Severity; rigor.