flexible

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Pronunciation

/ˈflɛksɪbəl/(FLEK-si-bul)

Part of speech

adjectiveneutral/positive

Chinese

灵活的；有弹性的（能够适应变化；不固执）

Definition

Able to change or be changed easily; willing to adapt.

Word family

  • flexibility/ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/(n)灵活性；弹性
  • inflexible/ɪnˈflɛksɪbəl/(adj)不灵活的；固执的
  • flex/flɛks/(v)弯曲；活动

Collocations

  • flexible working
  • flexible approach
  • remain flexible
  • built-in flexibility
  • flexible schedule
  • flexible enough to
  • flexible arrangements

Examples

  1. 1.The project timelines need to remain flexible given the number of external dependencies.
  2. 2.Offering flexible working has become essential for attracting and retaining top talent.

Synonyms

  • adaptable/əˈdæptəbəl/— able to adjust
  • versatile/ˈvɜːsətaɪl/— able to do many things
  • accommodating/əˈkɒmədeɪtɪŋ/— willing to adjust to others' needs

Etymology

from Latin "flexibilis" = that may be bent, from "flectere" (to bend)