Rigid
/ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/noun
Stiff and inflexible; not able to be bent or changed.
Did you know?In ancient times, rigidity was often associated with the inability to adapt, seen as a flaw in character that could lead to one's downfall.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*reig-
“to be stiff or unyielding”
Latin
Latin
rigidus
“stiff, unyielding, hard”
Old French
Old French
rigide
“stiff, harsh”
Middle English
Middle English
rigid
“stiff, inflexible; resistant to bending”
Modern English
English
rigid
“not flexible; unable to change or adapt”