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What is another word for Flexibility? – 177 Flexibility Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    adaptability versatility pliability suppleness resilience adjustability malleability ductility elasticity yieldingness compliance cooperation accommodation conformity obedience receptivity openness receptiveness responsiveness sensitivity agility nimbleness quickness litheness lissomeness springiness buoyancy give softness tractability trainability docility flexibility pliancy flexibleness bendability moldability modifiability convertibility transformability changeability mutability variability volatility unpredictability

    Meaning of Flexibility

    The primary meaning of the word "flexibility" refers to the ability to bend or be bent without breaking, and in a broader sense, the ability to adapt to new or changing circumstances.

    Definitions

    • The ability to bend or be bent without breaking
    • The ability to adapt to new or changing circumstances
    • The ability to change or be changed easily
    • The quality of being able to flex or bend easily
    • The ability to adjust to different conditions or situations

    Etymology of Flexibility

    The word "flexibility" comes from the Latin "flexus," meaning bent, and the suffix "-ility," which forms a noun indicating a quality or state
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the ability of an object to bend without breaking
    Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, both physically and mentally

    Example Uses

    • The company's flexibility in responding to customer needs has been a key factor in its success
    • The new employee's flexibility and willingness to learn have made her a valuable asset to the team
    • The flexibility of the material allows it to be molded into different shapes
    • The flexibility of the schedule allows for adjustments to be made as needed

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inflexibility rigidity stiffness brittleness fragility vulnerability susceptibility instability unpredictability unyieldingness obstinacy stubbornness resistance opposition defiance noncompliance disobedience rigors harshness severity austerity stiffness hardness density solidity compactness immobility fixity stability

    Related Nouns

    adaptation adjustment modification alteration change transformation conversion metamorphosis evolution development growth expansion extension enlargement augmentation increase enhancement improvement refinement perfection malleability pliability suppleness elasticity resilience agility nimbleness quickness litheness lissomeness springiness buoyancy

    Related Verbs

    adapt adjust modify alter change transform convert metamorphose evolve develop grow expand extend enlarge augment increase enhance improve refine perfect bend flex yield comply cooperate accommodate conform obey respond react adjust

    Related Adjectives

    adaptable adjustable modifiable alterable changeable transformable convertible evolutionary developmental growing expanding extensive enlarged augmented enhanced improved refined perfect malleable pliable supple elastic resilient agile nimble quick lithe lissome springy buoyant flexible flexile yielding compliant cooperative accommodating conforming obedient responsive reactive