bendable — Able to be bent or flexed without breaking; having the quality of flexibility.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Able to be bent or flexed without breaking; having the quality of flexibility.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbendəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's bendable reading light is perfect for late-night book adventures.
- The superhero's bendable costume allowed him to squeeze through impossibly small spaces.
- Scientists developed a bendable smartphone screen that won't crack when dropped.
bendable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbendəbəl/]
Able to be bent or flexed without breaking; having the quality of flexibility.
Able to be bent or flexed without breaking; having the quality of flexibility.
What's bendable becomes defendable, while rigid things stay expendable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'bendan' meaning 'to bend or curve,' combined with the modern suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of being.' The word literally means 'able to be bent.'
Breakdown
bend (to curve or flex) + -able (capable of being, suffix forming adjectives)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's bendable reading light is perfect for late-night book adventures.”
“The superhero's bendable costume allowed him to squeeze through impossibly small spaces.”
“Scientists developed a bendable smartphone screen that won't crack when dropped.”
“The yoga instructor was so bendable that she could literally tie herself into a pretzel.”
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