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rigidity
(redirected from cogwheel rigidity)

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ri·gid·i·ty  (r-jd-t)
n. pl. ri·gid·i·ties
1. The quality or state of being rigid.
2. An instance of being rigid.
rigidity
the property of a substance that renders it inflexible, stiff, or nonpliable. — rigid, adj.
See also: Materials, Properties of
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rigidity - the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
rigidness
inelasticity - the lack of elasticity
inflexibility, inflexibleness - a lack of physical flexibility
2.rigidity - the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
inflexibility, rigidness
unadaptability - the inability to change or be changed to fit changed circumstances
Translations
rigidity [rɪˈdʒɪdɪtɪ] n → rigidez f; inflexibilidad f
rigidity [rɪˈdʒɪdɪtɪ] n → rigidité f
rigidity [rɪˈdʒɪdɪtɪ] rigid n (of structure etc) → Starrheit f;
(of attitude, views etc) → Strenge f
rigidity [rɪˈdʒɪdɪtɪ] n → rigidità


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