1. The quality or state of being rigid, unyielding, or unwilling to adapt in providing assistance, backing, or structural support
The support inflexibility of the old framework made it difficult to implement new changes.
A inflexibilidade do suporte da estrutura antiga dificultou a implementação de novas mudanças.
2. In technical or construction contexts, the inability of a supporting structure to bend or adjust without breaking or failing
The bridge's support inflexibility caused cracks when subjected to seismic activity.
A inflexibilidade do suporte da ponte causou rachaduras quando submetida à atividade sísmica.