rigidity
noun/rɪˈdʒɪdɪti/
Frequency rank: #13,232 most common English word
Meaning
The state of being stiff, inflexible, or unable to change.
Example sentence
The rigidity of the old rules made it difficult for the team to adapt to new situations.
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