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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'flexibilis', which developed from 'flectere' meaning 'to bend' or 'to curve'. The term originally described the physical quality of bending or yielding, and evolved metaphorically to express the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Breakdown
flex- (from Latin flectere, 'to bend') + -ible (capable of, able to) + -ly (in the manner of). The suffix -ible indicates capability, while -ly transforms the adjective 'flexible' into an adverb denoting the manner or fashion of performance.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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