# rigidity vs rigidly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rigidity
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/ · frequency rank #29,442*
The quality or state of being rigid; lack of pliability; the quality of resisting change of physical shape.

### rigidly
*adverb · IPA /ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd.li/ · frequency rank #40,420*
In a rigid manner; stiffly.

## Source
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