flexible

adjective
UK: /ˈfleksəbl/
US: /ˈfleksəbəl/

  1. Able to bend easily without breaking.

    1. The rubber hose is flexible.
    2. Modern furniture is increasingly flexible and designed to adapt to changing needs.

  2. Able to change or be changed easily to suit a new situation.

    1. My work hours are flexible.
    2. We need flexible strategies to cope with the rapidly evolving market conditions.

  3. Willing to change or to try new things.

    1. She is a flexible worker.
    2. The company needs employees who are flexible and open to new ideas and technologies.

Synonyms

compliant pliable tractable malleable adaptable
flexible noun

  1. Able to be adapted or changed easily.

    1. The plan must be flexible.
    2. The schedule is flexible according to the weather conditions and our preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flexible" in English means: Able to bend easily without breaking., Able to change or be changed easily to suit a new situation., Willing to change or to try new things..

The phonetic transcription of "flexible" is /ˈfleksəbl/ in British English and /ˈfleksəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flexible": compliant, pliable, tractable, malleable, adaptable.

Example usage of "flexible": "The rubber hose is flexible.". More examples on the page.