Mandatory and Rigid

Mandatory adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.

Rigid and mandatory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rigid" instead an adjective "Mandatory".

Nearby Words: mandate, mandated, mandatary, mandating

Rigid adjective - Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

Mandatory and rigid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mandatory" instead an adjective "Rigid".

Nearby Words: rigor, rigidity, rigidly