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countable and uncountable, plural stiffnesses
rigidity or a measure of rigidity. examples
inflexibility or a measure of inflexibility. examples
inelegance; a lack of relaxedness. quotations examples
Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace: the first apt to give stiffness, the other suppleness: one gives substance and form to the statue, the other polishes it.
1699, William Temple, Heads designed for an essay on conversations
muscular tension due to unaccustomed or excessive exercise or work; soreness. examples