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Definition of flexible

flexible

/ˈflɛksəbəl/
flex · i · ble
Adverb:flexibly
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flexible Lexical Profile

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1

Capable of bending easily without breaking.

Example

"The garden hose is made of a durable, flexible rubber that coils easily in cold weather."

2

Able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances or conditions.

Example

"Many modern companies offer flexible working hours to help employees balance their personal and professional lives."

3

Ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances or accommodate others.

Example

"As a project manager, she remained flexible and calm even when the client revised the requirements at the last minute."

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• Rhymes for flexible

• Nearby Words

flex
flexi
flexibility
flexible
flexibly
flexihours
flexion

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 15th century from Old French or directly from Latin flexibilis ('easily bent, pliant'), derived from flectere ('to bend, turn, or curve').

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