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flexible
[ flek-suh-buhl ]
adjective
- capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent:
a flexible ruler.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- susceptible of modification or adaptation; adaptable:
a flexible schedule.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- willing or disposed to yield; pliable:
a flexible personality.
noun
- a flexible substance or material, as rubber or leather.
flexible
/ ˈڱɛɪə /
adjective
- Ǵڱ澱ˈڱɛɪ able to be bent easily without breaking; pliable
- adaptable or variable
flexible working hours
- able to be persuaded easily; tractable
Derived Forms
- ˈڱ澱, adverb
- ˌڱ澱ˈٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ڱ····ٲ [flek-s, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ڱ···Ա noun
- ڱ·· adverb
- ··ڱ·· adjective
- hy·per·ڱ···Ա noun
- hy·per·ڱ·· adverb
- ԴDz·ڱ·· adjective
- non·ڱ···Ա noun
- non·ڱ·· adverb
- ܲ·ڱ·· adjective
- un·ڱ·· adverb
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
He said the NHS was offering more flexible working options than ever before and there was a range of mental health support available for staff.
Prof Galdas believes men will engage more if services are redesigned to meet their needs - proactively offering support, having flexible access and focusing on practical action to improve mental health issues.
"I was seven and quite good at dancing. So my guru - VP Raghavan - approached my father and suggested that I learn Kalaripayattu. Just like dance, the art form requires you to be flexible," she says.
One image features these huge, oversize petals that are flexible.
These include sick pay, protection from unfair dismissal and parental leave, as well as the right to request flexible working.
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