flexibility
Americannoun
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the ability to bend easily or without breaking.
The shoe soles are made from elastic materials to provide perfect flexibility.
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the quality of being easily adapted or of offering many different options.
This blogging platform is becoming more and more popular because of its flexibility, power, and simplicity.
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the ability and willingness to adjust one’s thinking or behavior.
Being a resilient parent is all about flexibility.
Other Word Forms
- hyperflexibility noun
- nonflexibility noun
- unflexibility noun
Etymology
Origin of flexibility
First recorded in 1610–20; from Latin flexibilitāt-, stem of flexibilitās, equivalent to flexibili(s) “pliant, easily bent” + -tās -ty 2 ( def. ); flexible ( def. )
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Example Sentences
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As for peace and security, "prevention and mediation are essential. But they need agility and flexibility from the structures of the UN. And I don't think we have that right now."
From Barron's
“We believe the future Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery … could finally transform two subscale media companies into a more serious industry player, provided management has the financial flexibility to execute on its vision.”
From MarketWatch
He added that farmers were resilient, but "resilience isn't unlimited" and called on Daera to provide "appropriate" flexibility.
From BBC
Employers have long said that classifying such workers as independent contractors gives both businesses and workers flexibility to operate.
Now that Paulsen has no boss but himself, he has the freedom and flexibility to write about what he chooses.
From Barron's
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