flexibly-built
|flex-i-bly-built|
B2
/ˈflɛksəbli bɪlt/
(flexible)
adaptable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flexibly-built' originates from the word 'flexible,' which comes 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 versatile.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or designed in a way that allows for adaptability or modification.
The flexibly-built office space can be easily reconfigured to accommodate different team sizes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 05:53