Flexible

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Flexible

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

FLEX-ih-bul  /ˈflɛksɪb(ə)l/

Definition

Capable of bending without breaking; easily adapted to new conditions or requirements; willing to accommodate change.

Plain meaning

Able to bend and adapt without breaking — whether a physical material or a plan, person, or system that can adjust to changing circumstances.

Register

Neutral to positive. Standard in workplace, design, and planning contexts. Frequently carries approving connotations of adaptability and resilience.