Flexible: meaning, definitions and examples
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flexible
[ หflษksษชb(ษ)l ]
work environment
Capable of bending easily without breaking; able to adjust readily to different conditions.
Synonyms
adaptable, pliable, versatile.
Examples of usage
- The company values employees who are flexible and can adapt to changes quickly.
- Having a flexible work schedule allows me to balance my personal and professional life effectively.
physical abilities
Able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances or requirements.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Yoga helps improve flexibility in muscles and joints.
- The gymnast's body was incredibly flexible, allowing her to perform complex maneuvers.
Translations
Translations of the word "flexible" in other languages:
๐ต๐น flexรญvel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช flexibel
๐ฎ๐ฉ fleksibel
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฝััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ elastyczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ปใช
๐ซ๐ท flexible
๐ช๐ธ flexible
๐น๐ท esnek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ flexibilnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ flexibilnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ตๆดป็
๐ธ๐ฎ proลพen
๐ฎ๐ธ sveigjanlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะบะตะผะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงevik
๐ฒ๐ฝ flexible
Etymology
The word 'flexible' originated from the Latin word 'flexibilis', which means 'that may be bent, pliant, flexible, yielding'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the ability to bend without breaking or the willingness to change or compromise. Over time, 'flexible' has become commonly associated with adaptability and versatility in various contexts.
See also: flex, flexibility, flexibly, flexibound, flexing, flexure, inflexibility, inflexible.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,775, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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