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Definition of flexitime

flexitime

/ˈflɛk.sɪ.taɪm/
flex · i · time
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• noun

1

British A system of working in which an employee works a fixed total number of hours within a specific period, typically a day or week, but may vary their starting and finishing times within agreed limits.

Example

"The company introduced flexitime so that parents could adjust their working hours around school drop-offs."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Flexitime" is the standard spelling in British and Commonwealth English, whereas "flextime" is preferred in American English.

• Nearby Words

flexihours
flexion
flexitarianism
flexitime
flexor
flextime
flick

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1970s as a blend of "flexible" and "time," modeled on the German term "Gleitzeit" (literally "sliding time"), which originated in West Germany in the late 1960s.

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