flexible
/ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/
Meanings
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adjective
Capable of bending or being bent; not rigid.
- "The tree branches were flexible and could be easily bent."
- "The gymnast's body was incredibly flexible, allowing her to perform complex routines."
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adjective
Able to adjust or modify to changing requirements or circumstances.
- "The company's HR policy is flexible, allowing employees to work from home."
- "My friend is a flexible person and can adapt to any situation."
Pronunciation
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/ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/
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Antonyms
brittle , inflexible , stiff
Synonyms
bendsome , ductile , ductile , manageable , tractable , inconstant , malleable , plastic , manageable , obsequious , pliable , pliable , pliant , supple , tractable , wavering
Rhymes
Words rhyming with flexibleexiles , compostiles , preciles
Variants
List of all variants of flexible that leads to same resultflexibilities , flexibility , flexible , flexibly
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).flexibly, more flexible, most flexible
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'flexibilis', meaning 'easily bent' or 'capable of being bent'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The human spine is incredibly flexible, allowing us to bend and twist in various ways.
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The longest flexible structure in the human body is the esophagus, which can extend up to 10 inches when swallowing.
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The most flexible animal in the world is believed to be the garter snake, which can bend its body into a complete circle.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Adaptability: The ability to adjust to new conditions.
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Resilience: The ability to recover from difficult situations.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Flexibility is a valued trait in many aspects of life, including physical fitness, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills. In literature, the concept of flexibility is often used as a metaphor for adaptability and resilience.
How to Memorize "flexible"
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visualize
- Visualize a tree branch bending in the wind.
- Visualize a rubber band being stretched and then released.
- Visualize a gymnast performing a flexible routine. -
associate
- Associate the word 'flexible' with the image of a tree branch bending in the wind.
- Associate the word 'flexible' with the feeling of a rubber band stretching and then releasing.
- Associate the word 'flexible' with the idea of a gymnast performing a complex routine. -
mnemonics
- Flex = bends easily
- Flex = able to adjust
- Flex = like a gymnast
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