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Definition of flexibility

flexibility

/ˌflɛk.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
flex · i · bil · i · ty
Adverb:flexibly
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Plural:flexibilities
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Adjective:flexible
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flexibility Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The ability to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances or conditions.

Example

"The hybrid work model offers employees greater flexibility in managing their daily schedules."

2

The quality of bending easily without breaking; the range of motion available at a joint or group of joints.

Example

"Regular stretching exercises can significantly improve muscular flexibility and prevent injuries."

3

Willingness to change or compromise in one's opinions, plans, or expectations.

Example

"Successful negotiations require patience and a degree of flexibility from both parties."

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• Rhymes for flexibility

• Nearby Words

fleshy
flex
flexi
flexibility
flexible
flexibly
flexihours

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin flexibilitas, derived from Latin flexibilis ('capable of being bent'), from the verb flectere ('to bend').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flexibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flexibility
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