flexible
|flex/i/ble|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈflɛksəbl/
🇬🇧
/ˈflɛksɪbl/
adaptable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flexible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'flexibilis,' where 'flex-' meant 'to bend.'
Historical Evolution
'flexibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'flexible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'flexible.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of bending,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adaptable or pliable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of bending easily without breaking.
The flexible branches of the tree swayed in the wind.
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Adjective 2
able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances.
The schedule is flexible to accommodate any changes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39