flexible

[ˈflɛksəbl]

flexible Definition

  • 1able to bend or be bent easily without breaking
  • 2able to change or be changed according to circumstances

Using flexible: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flexible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The yoga teacher was impressed by how flexible her student was.

  • Example

    The company has a flexible policy on working hours.

  • Example

    He is a flexible thinker who can adapt to new situations quickly.

flexible Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for flexible

Phrases with flexible

  • flexible friend

    a credit card, especially one that allows the user to borrow money up to a certain limit

    Example

    I had to use my flexible friend to pay for the unexpected expenses.

  • a system of working that allows employees to choose their own times for starting and finishing work within a given range of hours

    Example

    The company offers flexible working hours to its employees.

  • a type of mortgage in which the interest rate varies according to market conditions

    Example

    He opted for a flexible rate mortgage to take advantage of the current low interest rates.

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Summary: flexible in Brief

The term 'flexible' [ˈflɛksəbl] refers to the ability to bend or change according to circumstances. It can describe physical objects like a flexible ruler or a person's body, as in 'The yoga teacher was impressed by how flexible her student was.' It can also refer to policies or systems that allow for changes or adaptations, such as 'The company has a flexible policy on working hours.'

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