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A flexible plan helps during schedule changes.
What does Flexible mean?
able to adjust or bend
Dictionary definition
Able to bend, change, or adjust when needed.
Example sentences
Flexible in a sentence
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The flexible ruler could bend without breaking.
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Flexible thinkers can try new ways to solve problems.
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What does flexible mean?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to flexible?
Adaptable is close in meaning to flexible.
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Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to flexible?
Rigid contrasts with flexible.
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flek · suh · bul · strongest beat: flek
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WordFlexible.
Partadjective.
MeaningFlexible means able to adjust or bend.
ExampleExample: A flexible plan helps during schedule changes.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- flek · suh · bul
- Strongest beat
- flek
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on flek.
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Synonyms
Words like Flexible
adaptableClose in meaning in many contexts.
bendableClose in meaning in many contexts.
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Word family
Flexible 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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Hint for students
able to adjust or bend.
Common mix-up
Flexible is not the same as rigid. Flexible means able to adjust or bend.
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Read this model sentence: The flexible ruler could bend without breaking. Clue words: bend, ruler, could. Underline clue words that show why flexible fits instead of rigid. Now write one new sentence that shows flexible without using the word flexible. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show flexible?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The flexible ruler could bend without breaking." Why does flexible fit better than rigid?
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