flexible — able to bend easily without breaking; willing to change or compromise
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to bend easily without breaking; willing to change or compromise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfleksəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My boss is so flexible that she lets us work in pajamas on Fridays.
- This rubber band is flexible enough to stretch around a watermelon.
- We need a flexible plan that can adapt to changing circumstances.
flexible
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfleksəbəl/]
able to bend easily without breaking; willing to change or compromise
The flexible schedule allowed employees to choose their working hours.
Flexible thinking helped the team solve unexpected problems. (FLEX + ADAPT = FLEXIBLE)
Flexible and adaptable people often become more capable in difficult situations.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'flexibilis', derived from 'flectere' meaning 'to bend' or 'to turn'. The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
flex- (to bend, from Latin flectere) + -ible (able to be) = flexible (able to be bent)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss is so flexible that she lets us work in pajamas on Fridays.”
“This rubber band is flexible enough to stretch around a watermelon.”
“We need a flexible plan that can adapt to changing circumstances.”
“The new smartphone has a flexible screen that won't crack when dropped.”
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