stiffness
IPA: stˈɪfnʌs
noun
- rigidity or a measure of rigidity.
- inflexibility or a measure of inflexibility.
- inelegance; a lack of relaxedness.
- muscular tension due to unaccustomed or excessive exercise or work; soreness.
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Examples of "stiffness" in Sentences
- The opposite of stiffness is flexibility.
- This significantly increased the stiffness of the frame.
- The diameter affects the stiffness or softness of the brush.
- The figures are characterised by their angularity and stiffness.
- By the application of compensation the bearing stiffness may be increased.
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