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stiffness

/ˈstɪfnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does stiffness mean?

noun

The state or quality of being stiff; a lack of flexibility or suppleness. A condition of being rigid or unyielding.

Example

"The stiffness in her back made it difficult to bend."

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