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Flexibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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flexibility

 

[ หŒflษ›k sษ™หˆbษชl ษช ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical fitness

The quality of bending easily without breaking. Flexibility is an important component of physical fitness, allowing for a wide range of motion in the joints.

Synonyms

elasticity, pliability, suppleness

Examples of usage

  • Yoga helps improve flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness.
  • Gymnasts need exceptional flexibility to perform their routines.
Context #2 | Noun

adaptability

The ability to adapt to different situations or changes quickly and effectively. Flexibility in thinking and problem-solving is crucial in today's fast-paced world.

Synonyms

adaptability, open-mindedness, versatility

Examples of usage

  • Being able to work from home shows flexibility in the modern workplace.
  • Successful entrepreneurs often demonstrate flexibility in their approach to challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "flexibility" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flexibilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคšเฅ€เคฒเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flexibilitรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelenturan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝัƒั‡ะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ elastycznoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”่ปŸๆ€ง (ใ˜ใ‚…ใ†ใชใ‚“ใ›ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flexibilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flexibilidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esneklik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์—ฐ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flexibilita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ flexibilita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ตๆดปๆ€ง (lรญnghuรณ xรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ proลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveigjanleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะบะตะผะดั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elastiklik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flexibilidad

Etymology

The word 'flexibility' originated from the Latin word 'flexibilitas', which means the quality of being easily bent. The concept of flexibility has been valued throughout history, with various cultures emphasizing the importance of adaptability and suppleness. In modern times, flexibility has become a key trait in both physical fitness and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

See also: flex, flexible, flexibly, flexibound, flexing, flexure, inflexibility, inflexible.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,239, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.