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flexibility
[ flek-suh-bil-i-tee ]
noun
- the ability to bend easily or without breaking:
The shoe soles are made from elastic materials to provide perfect flexibility.
- the quality of being easily adapted or of offering many different options:
This blogging platform is becoming more and more popular because of its flexibility, power, and simplicity.
- the ability and willingness to adjust one’s thinking or behavior:
Being a resilient parent is all about flexibility.
Other Word Forms
- ··ڱ····ٲ noun
- ԴDz·ڱ····ٲ noun
- ܲ·ڱ····ٲ noun
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Just over half said the law change would result in a reduction in staff numbers in their business, while 61% said the new law would reduce flexibility in job offerings.
But there is no flexibility around someone's circumstances when a charity fills out housing benefit assessments for survivors.
While it is still too early to assess the likelihood of success, the source described the current mediation effort as serious and said Hamas had shown "unprecedented flexibility".
They also urged Lords to consider if guaranteeing workers fixed-hours contracts could backfire, reduce flexibility for both employers and staff, and introduce unnecessary administrative costs.
Johnson said he wanted to return to the private sector to have more flexibility to care for an ailing family member.
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