flexible
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adjective \ˈflek-sə-bəl\Definition of FLEXIBLE
2
: yielding to influence : tractable
3
: characterized by a ready capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements <a flexible foreign policy> <a flexible schedule>
— flex·i·bil·i·ty \ˌflek-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— flex·i·bly \ˈflek-sə-blē\ adverb
See Examples of FLEXIBLE
- flexible branches swaying in the breeze
- a material that is both strong and flexible
- She's been doing exercises to become stronger and more flexible.
- Our schedule for the weekend is very flexible.
- This computer program has to be flexible to meet all our needs.
- Whatever you want to do is fine with me. I'm flexible.
First Known Use of FLEXIBLE
15th century
Related to FLEXIBLE
- Synonyms
- adaptable, adjustable, alterable, changeable, elastic, fluid, malleable, modifiable, pliable, variable
- Antonyms
- established, fixed, immutable, inelastic, inflexible, invariable, nonmalleable, ramrod, set, unadaptable, unalterable, unbudgeable, unchangeable
See Synonym Discussion at elastic
flex·i·ble
adjective \ˈflek-sə-bəl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of FLEXIBLE
: capable of being flexed : capable of being turned, bowed, or twisted without breaking <flexible bandages> <a flexible fiber-optic bronchoscope>
—flex·i·bil·i·ty \ˌflek-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ noun, plural flex·i·bil·i·ties
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