noun

flexibility

flexibility, adaptability, versatility

Yoga improves your strength and flexibility.

Yoga improves your strength and flexibility.

The job requires flexibility in working hours.

The job requires flexibility in working hours.

flexibility in ((sth.)) The job requires flexibility in working hours.

Synonyms: adaptability, pliability; Antonyms: rigidity, inflexibility

From Latin 'flexibilis' meaning 'that can be bent'. 'flex-' (to bend) + '-ibilis' (able) + '-ity' (noun suffix).

Think of a flexible ruler that can bend without breaking. This represents both physical and metaphorical flexibility.

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