1. to display stiffness, inflexibility, or lack of adaptability in behavior, thinking, or physical form
The company showed rigidity in refusing to adapt to market changes.
A empresa demonstrou rigidez ao se recusar a se adaptar às mudanças do mercado.
2. to exhibit physical stiffness or lack of flexibility
His muscles showed rigidity after the injury.
Seus músculos apresentavam rigidez após a lesão.