flexibilization
|flex/i/bi/li/za/tion|
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/ˌflɛksəbɪləˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌflɛksɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
making flexible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flexibilization' originates from the Latin word 'flexibilis,' where 'flex-' meant 'to bend' and '-ibilis' meant 'able to be.'
Historical Evolution
'flexibilis' transformed into the French word 'flexible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'flexible,' from which 'flexibilization' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to be bent,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making something more adaptable or flexible.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something more flexible.
The flexibilization of work hours has become a trend in modern companies.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 00:19