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rigidify

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/ˈrɪdʒɪˌfaɪ/ · rig-id-i-fy

To make or become rigid; to stiffen.

Meanings

verbformal

To make or become rigid; to stiffen.

سخت یا متعصب بنانا؛ سڑ کر سخت ہوجانا۔

سخت کرنا

sakht karna

Synonyms

hardensolidifystiffenسخت ہوناٹھوس ہونامتوازن ہونا

Antonyms

softenloosenbendنرم کرناڈھیلا کرنالچکدار ہونا

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.

Easily Confused With

rigid:Rigid means stiff or inflexible, while rigidify refers to the process of making something rigid.
solidify:Solidify means to make solid, while rigidify emphasizes becoming stiff in a way that limits flexibility.

Word Family

rigid
adjectiveسخت
rigidity
nounسختی

See Also

💡 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.