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rigidly-organized

|rig-id-ly-or-gan-ized|

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/ˈrɪdʒɪdli ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/

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/ˈrɪdʒɪdli ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

strictly structured

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rigidly-organized' originates from the combination of 'rigidly,' meaning 'in a strict or inflexible manner,' and 'organized,' meaning 'arranged or structured in a systematic way.'

Historical Evolution

'Rigidly' comes from the Latin word 'rigidus,' meaning 'stiff,' and 'organized' comes from the Greek word 'organon,' meaning 'tool' or 'instrument.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rigidly' meant 'stiff or unyielding,' and 'organized' meant 'arranged systematically.' Together, they convey a sense of strict, inflexible arrangement.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

structured in a strict, inflexible manner.

The company has a rigidly-organized hierarchy that leaves little room for creativity.

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Last updated: 2025/03/24 20:42