The state or quality of being physically firm or solid
“The main advantage is the rigidity of the material, which prevents collapse and flattening of the graft during vertical ridge augmentation.”
The quality of being tight, stiff or taut
“This condition consists in rigidity and inelasticity of the walls of the vessel, with or without dilatation.”
An unwillingness to change one's behavior, attitude or opinion
“The rigidity of his attitude is plainly indicated in his dealings with other people whose sole function is to give substance to this idealized image of himself as an all-conquering Don Juan.”
A rigorous or strict imposition of standards
“This is another example of the rigidity of the rules of looking. If someone stares at us and we meet his eye and catch him staring, it is his duty to look away first.”
The quality of not moving
An enlarged and rigid (state of the) phallus
Vigilant attitude characterized by rigidity, robustness, and ensuring safety
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