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/
Korean meaning: 구부리기 쉬운, 융통성 있는
Korean pronunciation: 플렉-서-블 (강세: 플렉)
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
Bendable body, adaptable mind
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Origin
From Latin 'flexibilis', derived from 'flectere' meaning 'to bend' or 'to turn'. The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
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“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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