Found 3 items, similar to rigidity.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: rigidity kebekuan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: rigidity rigidity n 1: the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending [syn: rigidness] 2: the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe [syn: inflexibility] [ant: flexibility]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Rigidity Rigidity \Ri*gid"i*ty\, n. [L. rigiditas: cf. F. rigidit['e]. See Rigid.] 1. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance. --Sir H. Wotton. [1913 Webster] 3. Severity; rigor. [Obs. orR.] --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster] Syn: Stiffness; rigidness; inflexibility. [1913 Webster]