1. Noun
The quality or state of being rigid; want of pliability; the quality of resisting change of form; the amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form; -- opposed to flexibility, ductility, malleability, and softness.
2. Noun
Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.
3. Noun
Severity; rigor.
4. Noun
the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
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