flexibility (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The quality of bending easily without breaking, or the ability to adapt to new conditions or situations.

Examples

• The yoga instructor demonstrated incredible flexibility, touching her toes with ease.

• Our company offers great flexibility, allowing employees to work from home two days a week.

• The new software provides the flexibility to customize reports according to user needs.

How to Use flexibility

flexibility in (prepositional phrase)

the ability to change or adapt within a certain area — "We need more flexibility in our budget to handle unexpected costs."

flexibility of (prepositional phrase)

the degree to which something can bend or adapt — "The flexibility of the material makes it suitable for various uses."

operational flexibility (collocation)

the ability of a system or organization to adapt its operations — "The company improved its operational flexibility to respond to market changes faster."

Synonyms of flexibility

Words with a similar meaning to flexibility:

• adaptability
• pliability
• suppleness
• versatility

Antonyms of flexibility

Words with the opposite meaning to flexibility:

• rigidity
• inflexibility

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