rigid

Main Entry:: rig·id
Pronunciation:: \ˈri-jəd\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English rigide, from Latin rigidus, from rigēre to be stiff
Date:: 15th century

1 a: deficient in or devoid of flexibility <rigid price controls> <a rigid bar of metal> b: appearing stiff and unyielding <his face rigid with pain>2 a: inflexibly set in opinion b: strictly observed <adheres to a rigid schedule>3: firmly inflexible rather than lax or indulgent <a rigid disciplinarian>4: precise and accurate in procedure <rigid control of the manufacturing process>5of an airship : having the outer shape maintained by a fixed framework

— rig·id·ly adverb

— rig·id·ness noun

synonyms rigid , rigorous , strict , stringent mean extremely severe or stern. rigid implies uncompromising inflexibility <rigid rules of conduct>. rigorous implies the imposition of hardship and difficulty <the rigorous training of recruits>. strict emphasizes undeviating conformity to rules, standards, or requirements <strict enforcement of the law>. stringent suggests severe, tight restriction or limitation <stringent standards of admission>.

synonyms see in addition stiff

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