rigidly-structured
|rig-id-ly-struc-tured|
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/ˈrɪdʒɪdli ˈstrʌktʃərd/
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/ˈrɪdʒɪdli ˈstrʌktʃəd/
strict organization
Etymology
'rigidly-structured' originates from the combination of 'rigidly' and 'structured', where 'rigidly' is derived from 'rigid', meaning 'inflexible', and 'structured' from 'structure', meaning 'arrangement'.
'Rigidly' evolved from the Latin word 'rigidus', meaning 'stiff', and 'structured' from the Latin 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together'.
Initially, 'rigidly' meant 'in a stiff manner', and 'structured' meant 'arranged'. Together, they evolved to describe something organized in a strict manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by a strict and inflexible arrangement or organization.
The company has a rigidly-structured hierarchy that leaves little room for innovation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 19:38