flexibly — in a way that is able to bend easily without breaking; adaptably
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is able to bend easily without breaking; adaptably
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfleksəbli/
Korean meaning: 유연하게, 융통성 있게
Korean pronunciation: **플렉**서블리
Example Sentences
- The yoga instructor moved flexibly like a rubber band, making everyone else feel like rusty robots.
- Companies that operate flexibly during economic changes tend to survive better.
- My cat thinks flexibly about meal times - every moment is potentially dinner time.
flexibly
ADVERB//ˈfleksəbli//
in a way that is able to bend easily without breaking; adaptably
The yoga instructor moves flexibly, bending into shapes her students can barely imagine.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'flexibilis'에서 유래되어 '굽히다, 구부리다'라는 의미의 'flectere'에서 발전했습니다. 마치 유연한 체조선수가 몸을 자유자재로 구부리는 모습처럼 상황에 맞춰 적응하는 능력을 표현합니다.
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📝Examples
“The yoga instructor moved flexibly like a rubber band, making everyone else feel like rusty robots.”
“Companies that operate flexibly during economic changes tend to survive better.”
“My cat thinks flexibly about meal times - every moment is potentially dinner time.”
“Students who can think flexibly often perform better on creative assignments.”
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