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rigidification

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɹɪˌd͡ʒɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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  • rhymes with -eɪʃən

1

noun

Meaning 1

The process of becoming rigid, stiff or inflexible; of rigidifying.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A form of isomorphism applied between line bundles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

the process of becoming stiff or rigid

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stiffening, rigidifying

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: natural process, natural action, action, activity

Narrower terms: rigor mortis

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin rigidusder. Middle English rigide English rigid English -ification English rigidification From rigid + -ification.