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Definition of Rigid
1. Adjective. Incapable of or resistant to bending. "A stiff neck"
Exact synonyms: Stiff
Similar to: Inflexible
Derivative terms: Rigidity, Rigidness, Stiffness, Stiffness
Similar to: Inflexible
Derivative terms: Rigidity, Rigidness, Stiffness, Stiffness
2. Adjective. Incapable of compromise or flexibility.
3. Adjective. Incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances. "An unbending will to dominate"
Exact synonyms: Inflexible, Unbending
Similar to: Unadaptable
Derivative terms: Inflexibility, Rigidness
Similar to: Unadaptable
Derivative terms: Inflexibility, Rigidness
4. Adjective. Designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure.
5. Adjective. Fixed and unmoving. "A face rigid with pain"
Exact synonyms: Fixed, Set
Similar to: Nonmoving, Unmoving
Derivative terms: Fixedness, Fixity, Rigidness
Similar to: Nonmoving, Unmoving
Derivative terms: Fixedness, Fixity, Rigidness
Definition of Rigid
1. a. Firm; stiff; unyielding; not pliant; not flexible.
Definition of Rigid
1. Adjective. Stiff, rather than flexible. ¹
2. Adjective. Fixed, rather than moving. ¹
3. Adjective. Rigorous and unbending. ¹
4. Adjective. Uncompromising. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rigid
1. not flexible [adj]