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flexibly-structured

|flex-i-bly-struc-tured|

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/ˈflɛksəbli ˈstrʌktʃərd/

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/ˈflɛksəbli ˈstrʌktʃəd/

adaptable organization

Etymology
Etymology Information

'flexibly-structured' originates from the combination of 'flexible' and 'structured', where 'flexible' comes from Latin 'flexibilis', meaning 'capable of being bent', and 'structured' from Latin 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together, building'.

Historical Evolution

'flexible' changed from the Latin word 'flexibilis' and 'structured' from 'structura', eventually forming the modern English term 'flexibly-structured'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'flexible' meant 'capable of being bent', and 'structured' meant 'a fitting together', but over time, they evolved to describe adaptability in organization.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

designed or organized in a way that allows for adaptability and change.

The project was flexibly-structured to accommodate unexpected changes.

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Last updated: 2025/05/21 19:50