The difference between Draconian and Rigid

When used as adjectives, draconian means very severe or strict, whereas rigid means stiff, rather than flexible.


Rigid is also noun with the meaning: a bicycle with no suspension system.

check bellow for the other definitions of Draconian and Rigid

  1. Draconian as an adjective:

    Very severe or strict.

    Examples:

    "The Soviet regime was draconian."

    "The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today."

  1. Draconian as an adjective (obsolete, except in fiction):

    Of or resembling a dragon.

  1. Rigid as an adjective:

    Stiff, rather than flexible.

  2. Rigid as an adjective:

    Fixed, rather than moving.

  3. Rigid as an adjective:

    Rigorous and unbending.

  4. Rigid as an adjective:

    Uncompromising.

  1. Rigid as a noun:

    A bicycle with no suspension system.