Wordiyo
Vocabulary
Learn
My WordsPricing
Wordiyo

Build your English vocabulary systematically through word roots and etymology.

Explore

  • Vocabulary
  • Roots
  • My Words

Learn

  • Guides
  • Read

Company

  • About Us
  • Pricing
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026 Wordiyo.

  1. Home
  2. /rig
  3. /rigid

rigid

🇬🇧 UK/'ridʒid/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

adj.

Stiff and not able to bend; unwilling to change opinions or methods; strictly fixed

坚硬的,刚性的;严格的,刻板的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
rigrule, direct, correct, straight
+
idhaving the quality of
=rigid

Common Collocations

  • 1.rigid structure刚性结构
  • 2.rigid rules死板的规定
  • 3.rigid hierarchy严格的等级制度
  • 4.remain rigid保持僵化

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The rigid steel frame of the building withstood the earthquake without any damage.

  • 2.

    Her rigid adherence to the rules made it difficult for the team to adapt quickly.

  • 3.

    The school's rigid curriculum left little room for creative or independent thinking.

← Back to rig