flexible
/ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/ · flex·i·ble
adjective
- Capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking. The rubber band was flexible and could be stretched to its limits.
- Willing or prone to give way to the influence of others; not invincibly rigid or obstinate. She was a flexible person who could adapt to changing circumstances.
- Capable of being adapted or molded in some way. This was a principle more flexible to their purpose.
noun
- Something that is flexible. The flexible material used in the construction of the bridge was crucial to its stability.
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Did you know? The word 'flexible' has been used in various contexts, including physics, engineering, and psychology, to describe the ability of materials or people to adapt to changing conditions.