Definitions and Examples of rigid, upright, straight
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Stiff and unyielding; not flexible or pliant.
Example
The ruler was rigid and could not be bent easily.
Vertical or erect; not leaning or slanting.
Example
The bookshelf was upright against the wall.
Extending or moving uniformly in one direction without curving or bending.
Example
The road was straight and went on for miles.
Key Differences: rigid vs upright vs straight
- 1Rigid describes something that is stiff and unyielding, while pendulous describes something that hangs loosely.
- 2Upright describes something that is vertical or erect, while pendulous describes something that swings freely.
- 3Straight describes something that extends or moves uniformly in one direction without curving or bending, while pendulous describes something that hangs down and sways.
Effective Usage of rigid, upright, straight
- 1Science: Use rigid to describe substances that are not flexible or pliant.
- 2Architecture: Use upright to describe structures that are vertical or erect.
- 3Navigation: Use straight to describe paths that extend or move uniformly in one direction without curving or bending.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of pendulous are rigid, upright, and straight. These words describe objects that are not hanging loosely or swinging freely. Use these antonyms in science, architecture, navigation, and other contexts to convey precise meanings.
