flexible-leaved
|flex-i-ble-leaved|
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/ˈflɛksəbl-livd/
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/ˈflɛksɪbl-liːvd/
bendable leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flexible-leaved' originates from the combination of 'flexible' and 'leaved', where 'flexible' comes from Latin 'flexibilis', meaning 'capable of being bent', and 'leaved' refers to having leaves.
Historical Evolution
'flexible' changed from the Latin word 'flexibilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'flexible'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'flexible' meant 'capable of being bent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves that are capable of bending easily without breaking.
The flexible-leaved plant swayed gently in the breeze.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 20:06