rigid meaning
rigid :
stiff, not flexible
adjective
▪ The rules are very rigid.
▪ The rules are very strict.
▪ His body was rigid with fear.
▪ His body was stiff with fear.
paraphrasing
▪ inflexible – not able to change
▪ strict – very firm
▪ unyielding – not giving in
▪ stiff – not easy to bend
Pronunciation
rigid [ˈrɪdʒɪd]
The stress is on 'rid' and sounds like 'rij-id'.
Common phrases and grammar about rigid
rigid - Common meaning
adjective
stiff, not flexible
Part of Speech Changes for "rigid"
▪ rigidity (noun) – stiffness or inflexibility
▪ rigidly (adverb) – in a stiff or inflexible manner
Common Expressions with "rigid"
▪ rigid structure – a stiff building or form
▪ rigid rules – strict guidelines
▪ rigid schedule – a fixed timetable
▪ rigid approach – an inflexible method
Important examples of rigid in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, rigid is often used to describe rules or structures that do not change.
Example of a confusing word: flexible (adaptable)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Rigid is used as an adjective to describe something that does not bend or change easily.
rigid
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
rigid guidelines
'strict rules', used in formal contexts to describe non-flexible policies.
stick to one's guns
means 'to remain firm in one's position'.
Differences between similar words and rigid
rigid
,
inflexible
differences
Rigid means not able to bend, while inflexible means not able to change easily.
Words with the same origin as rigid
The origin of rigid
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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