as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty
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High-rebound cushioning in the sole pairs with anti-roll and lateral rigidity to offer a springy but stable ride, and the flexible, lightweight insole provides lift without feeling too hard on the foot.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Sep. 2024
In the case of the Vanquish, that starts with a chassis that is a stunning 75 percent stiffer in lateral rigidity at the front axle, when compared to the DBS.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Fractional leaders can help address the pain points of traditional models, like the high costs of full-time executives or the rigidity of consulting arrangements.
—Tomoko Yokoi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
For me, the personal challenge was trying to find some kind of movement in [his character's] rigidity.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Sep. 2024
In the case of the Vanquish, that starts with a chassis that is a stunning 75 percent stiffer in lateral rigidity at the front axle, when compared to the DBS.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Fractional leaders can help address the pain points of traditional models, like the high costs of full-time executives or the rigidity of consulting arrangements.
—Tomoko Yokoi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
For me, the personal challenge was trying to find some kind of movement in [his character's] rigidity.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Rigidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidity. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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