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Meaning of flexibility
The ability to bend or be bent, either physically or mentally, without breaking.
Etymology of flexibility
The word "flexibility" comes from the Latin "flexus," meaning "bent" or "curved," and the suffix "-ibility," which forms nouns indicating a quality or state.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the physical property of being able to bend without breaking, and later expanded to include mental and emotional adaptability.
Synonyms
adaptability
pliability
suppleness
versatility
adjustability
agility
nimbleness
litheness
plasticity
elasticity
ductility
malleability
compliance
yieldingness
tractability
manageability
responsiveness
sensitivity
receptivity
openness
resilience
buoyancy
springiness
give
softness
looseness
laxity
ease
facility
dexterity
deftness
quickness
readiness
willingness
cooperativeness
accommodatingness
flexibility
pliancy
flexibleness
Definitions
- The quality of being flexible, able to bend or be bent, either physically or mentally, without breaking.
- * The ability to adapt to new or changing situations, or to be able to adjust to different conditions or requirements.
Usage Examples
- The company values flexibility in its employees, allowing them to work from home or adjust their schedules as needed.
- * The new exercise program focuses on improving flexibility and range of motion in older adults.
- * The flexible nature of the material made it ideal for use in a variety of applications.
Antonyms
inflexibility
rigidity
stiffness
brittleness
hardness
unyieldingness
obstinacy
stubbornness
resistance
opposition
fixedness
immovability
unchangeability
intractability
recalcitrance
contrariness
obduracy
intransigence
implacability
uncooperativeness
unwillingness
reluctance
hesitance
indecisiveness
vacillation
irresoluteness