rigidify
advancedC1/ˈrɪdʒɪˌfaɪ/ · rig-id-i-fy
To make or become rigid; to stiffen.
Meanings
To make or become rigid; to stiffen.
سخت یا متعصب بنانا؛ سڑ کر سخت ہوجانا۔
سخت کرنا
sakht karna
Common Collocations
- to rigidify a structure
- rigidify beliefs
- rigidify one's stance
Example Sentences
The cold weather can cause materials to rigidify.
ٹھنڈا موسم مادوں کو سخت کر سکتا ہے۔
Thanda mausam madon ko sakht kar sakta hai.
As the debate progressed, his opinions began to rigidify.
جیسے ہی بحث آگے بڑھی، اس کی آراء سخت ہونا شروع ہو گئیں۔
Jaise hi behas aage barhi, us ki araa sakht hona shuru ho gaye.
Cement can rigidify quickly when mixed with water.
پانی کے ساتھ ملانے پر سیمنٹ جلدی سخت ہو سکتا ہے۔
Pani ke sath milane par cement jaldi sakht ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'rigid' and 'ify' to remember that it means to make something rigid.
Visualize a material like gel turning into a solid block.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "rigidus" — stiff, unyielding
First known use: 19th century
The word 'rigidify' evolved in English from the Latin root, reflecting the process of becoming rigid.