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Definition of flexibly
flexibly
/ˈflɛk.sə.bli/
flex · i · bly
Adjective:flexible
flexibly Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a way that can easily change, adjust, or adapt to different conditions, needs, or circumstances.
Example
"The software allows remote teams to work flexibly across different time zones."
2
In a manner that bends easily without breaking; with physical pliability or suppleness.
Example
"The composite wing was engineered to bend flexibly under heavy aerodynamic loads."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the adjective 'flexible' (from Old French and Latin 'flexibilis', from 'flectere', meaning 'to bend') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flexibly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flexibly