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May 23, 2020 Word of the Day

flexible /ˈflɛksəbəl/ adjective
flexible
/ˈflɛksəbəl/
adjective

more flexible; most flexible

Flexible dancer
Flexible dancer
Definition of FLEXIBLE

1 : capable of bending or being bent

  • 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.

2 a : easily changed

  • Our schedule for the weekend is very flexible.

: able to change or to do different things

  • This computer program has to be flexible to meet all our needs.

2 b : willing to change or to try different things

  • Whatever you want to do is fine with me. I'm flexible.

flexibility /ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount]

  • She's been exercising to improve her flexibility.

  • He shows remarkable flexibility as an actor. [=he can play a wide range of roles]

flexibly /ˈflɛksəbli/ adverb

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