flexible-shelled
|flex/i/ble-shelled|
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/ˈflɛksəbl-ʃɛld/
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/ˈflɛksɪbl-ʃɛld/
bendable shell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flexible-shelled' originates from the combination of 'flexible' and 'shelled', where 'flexible' comes from Latin 'flexibilis', meaning 'capable of being bent'.
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 a shell that is capable of bending or being shaped without breaking.
The flexible-shelled eggs of some reptiles allow for better protection against predators.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42