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Flexibility helped the team solve the problem.
What does Flexibility mean?
being able or willing to adjust
Dictionary definition
The ability to bend, change, or adjust when needed.
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Flexibility in a sentence
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Stretching can improve physical flexibility.
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Good planning includes flexibility when conditions change.
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What does flexibility mean?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to flexibility?
Adaptability is closest because flexibility means being able or willing to adjust.
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Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to flexibility?
Rigidity is the opposite because it contrasts with flexibility, which means being able or willing to adjust.
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WordFlexibility.
Partnoun.
MeaningFlexibility means being able or willing to adjust.
ExampleExample: Flexibility helped the team solve the problem.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- flek · suh · bil · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- bil
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bil.
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Synonyms
Words like Flexibility
adaptabilityClose in meaning in many contexts.
opennessClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
rigidityUseful contrast for understanding the word.
stiffnessUseful contrast for understanding the word.
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Word family
Flexibility word family
Base word
flexible
noun
flexibility
The ability to adjust or bend.
adjective
inflexible
Not able or willing to adjust.
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