flexible

/flˈɛksɪbə‍l/

/ˈfɫɛksəbəɫ/

[adjective]

flexible

[ADJECTIVE]

able to be bent or folded easily

synonyms : flexile

antonyms : inflexible

ready and able to change and adapt to different conditions

antonyms : inflexible

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

synonyms : elastic

pliable

pliant

bending and snapping back readily without breaking

synonyms : whippy

making or willing to make concessions

synonyms : compromising

conciliatory

antonyms : uncompromising

Examples

1. The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences, and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks.

2. Flexible working hours are a win-win situation for employers and employees.

3. The hierarchy here is flexible.

4. Intelligence is flexible.

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