flexibility — the ability to bend easily without breaking; the quality of being adaptable or willing to change
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to bend easily without breaking; the quality of being adaptable or willing to change
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- His boss praised his flexibility when he agreed to work weekend shifts during the zombie apocalypse.
- The new work-from-home policy offers employees more flexibility in managing their daily schedules.
- My diet plan lacks flexibility - I can only eat lettuce and the tears of my enemies.
flexibility
NOUN[/ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/]
the ability to bend easily without breaking; the quality of being adaptable or willing to change
Her flexibility lets her fold like paper during morning yoga class.
Flexibility builds ability and stability!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'flexibilis' meaning 'capable of being bent,' derived from 'flexus' (bent) and the suffix '-ibilis' (capable of). The word entered Middle English through Old French 'flexible.'
Breakdown
flex- (bend, from Latin flexus) + -ible (capable of, from Latin -ibilis) + -ity (quality/state of, from Latin -itas) = flexibility
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📝Examples
“His boss praised his flexibility when he agreed to work weekend shifts during the zombie apocalypse.”
“The new work-from-home policy offers employees more flexibility in managing their daily schedules.”
“My diet plan lacks flexibility - I can only eat lettuce and the tears of my enemies.”
“The company's flexibility in pricing helped them compete effectively in the global market.”
“She demonstrated remarkable flexibility by learning to code at 80, though she still types with two fingers.”
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