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Definition of flextime

flextime

/ˈflɛksˌtaɪm/
(UK: flexitime)
flex · time
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flextime Lexical Profile

flextime Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A system of working a set number of hours within a given period, in which the starting and finishing times are chosen by the employee within agreed limits.

Example

"The company introduced flextime so parents could drop their children off at school before starting work."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

The spelling "flextime" is standard in North American English, whereas "flexitime" is preferred in British and Australian English.

• Rhymes for flextime

• Nearby Words

flexitarianism
flexitime
flexor
flextime
flick
flicker
flickeringly

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1970s as a blend of "flexible" and "time," modeled on the German term "Gleitzeit" (literally "sliding time"), where the workplace scheduling system was pioneered in the late 1960s.

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