About The Word Prigidity
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Prigidity
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What's The Definition Of Prigidity?Synonyms | Synonyms for Prigidity: Related Terms | Find terms related to Prigidity: See Also | Prigidity In Webster's Dictionary \Pri*gid"i*ty\, n. [L. frigiditas: cf. F.
frigidit['e].]
1. The condition or quality of being frigid; coldness; want
of warmth.
Ice is water congealed by the frigidity of the air.
--Sir T.
Browne.
2. Want of ardor, animation, vivacity, etc.; coldness of
affection or of manner; dullness; stiffness and formality;
as, frigidity of a reception, of a bow, etc.
3. Want of heat or vigor; as, the frigidity of old age.
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