rigidity

rɪˈdʒɪdəti
rigidities
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Translation of rigidity from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

physical property

quality of being stiff and not bending
  • The rigidity of the metal made it hard to shape.De stijfheid van het metaal maakte het moeilijk om te vormen.
2.

mental or behavior

lack of flexibility in thinking, planning, or behavior
  • His rigidity made it hard to accept new ideas.Zijn starheid maakte het moeilijk nieuwe ideeën te accepteren.
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Expressions with rigidity: examples in English and translations in Dutch

torsiestijfheid
The car's chassis has high torsional rigidity to improve handling.
buigstijfheid
Higher flexural rigidity allows the bridge beam to support greater weight.
modulus van rigiditeit
The modulus of rigidity determines how a metal reacts under shear stress.
nekstijfheid
nekstijfheid door ziekte
The patient showed signs of nuchal rigidity during the examination.

Synonyms and analogies of rigidity in English

Examples of rigidity in a sentence

  • Engineers tested the rigidity of the new material.
  • The project's rigidity prevented any creative adjustments.
  • Her rigidity in meetings frustrated the younger staff.

Translations of "rigidity" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
stijfheidnf.

Rigid materials are often chosen for their high rigidity and strength.

Starre materialen worden vaak gekozen vanwege hun grote stijfheid en sterkte.

The rigidity of the bike frame provides stability on rough terrain.

De stijfheid van het fietsframe zorgt voor stabiliteit op oneffen terrein.

stevigheidnf.

A floppy scarf hung loosely around her neck, showing no sign of rigidity.

Een slappe sjaal hing losjes om haar nek, zonder enige stevigheid.

With larger sizes diagonal and cross laths give the frame extra rigidity.

Bij grotere formaten zorgen dwars- en kruislatten in het frame voor extra stevigheid.

rigiditeitnf.

This raises the rigidity of the chassis, and reduces vibration.

Dit verhoogt de rigiditeit van het frame en beperkt tevens de vibratie.

We have had bad experiences when firmness has been confused with rigidity.

We hebben slechte ervaringen opgedaan toen striktheid werd verward met rigiditeit.

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Other translations for rigidity:

  • stugheidnf.
  • verstarringn.
  • starheid

rigidity: Examples and translations in context

They tested the rigidity of the wooden plank by applying weights.

Ze testten de stijfheid van de houten plank door er gewichten op te leggen.

The rigidity of the metal beam made it ideal for construction purposes.

De stijfheid van de stalen balk maakte haar ideaal voor bouwtoepassingen.

The rigidity displayed by the new alloy is excellent for industrial use.

De stijfheid die de nieuwe legering vertoont, is uitstekend voor industrieel gebruik.

The difference in the rigidity of staples and plates is marginal.

Het verschil in stijfheid tussen de plaatjes en de staples is marginaal.

This results in higher rigidity and flatness of the belt.

Dit resulteert in een hogere stijfheid en vlakheid van de band.

Available in standard sizes or long series for increased rigidity.

Leverbaar in standaard maten of lange maten voor verhoogde stijfheid.

The spherical lathe bed has a stable structure, and high rigidity.

De bolvormige draaibank bed heeft een stabiele structuur en hoge stijfheid.

A unique blend of styling waxes provides structure without rigidity.

Een unieke mix van styling waxen biedt structuur zonder stijfheid.

See also:

torsional rigiditynuchal rigidity
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