Rigid and Stretch

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

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Stretch is an antonym for rigid.

Nearby Words: rigor, rigidity, rigidly

Stretch adjective - Able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted.

Usage example: stretch fabrics that don't wrinkle or sag

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Rigid is an antonym for stretch.

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