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Normally, when I skydive, even in winter, I wear very thin gloves. I want to be flexible, with fast reactions.
Felix Baumgartner

Meaning of "flexible" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLEXIBLE

flexible  [ˈflɛksɪbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLEXIBLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Flexible is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FLEXIBLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Flexible

Flexible may refer to: ▪ Flexible electrical cable, also known as a power cord ▪ Flexible electronics ▪ Flexible response ▪ Flexible mold ▪ Flextime ▪ Flexible-fuel vehicle ▪ Flexible rake receiver ▪ Flexible spending account, a tax-advantaged savings account ▪ Flexible single master operation ▪ Flexible baton round ▪ Flexible AC transmission system ▪ Semi-flexible rod polymer ▪ The Flxible Company ▪ Flexible identity, in non-associative algebras, for example alternative algebras...

Definition of flexible in the English dictionary

The first definition of flexible in the dictionary is Also: flexile,. able to be bent easily without breaking; pliable. Other definition of flexible is adaptable or variable. Flexible is also able to be persuaded easily; tractable.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLEXIBLE


crucible
ˈkruːsɪbəl
deducible
dɪˈdjuːsɪbəl
defensible
dɪˈfɛnsɪbəl
dispersible
dɪsˈpɜːsɪbəl
eversible
ɪˈvɜːsɪbəl
heteroflexible
ˌhɛtərəʊˈflɛksɪbəl
immersible
ɪˈmɜːsɪbəl
impermissible
ˌɪmpəˈmɪsɪbəl
irreducible
ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsɪbəl
miscibility
ˈmɪsɪbəl
miscible
ˈmɪsɪbəl
ostensible
ɒˈstɛnsɪbəl
possible
ˈpɒsɪbəl
producible
prəˈdjuːsɪbəl
reflexible
rɪˈflɛksɪbəl
reproducible
ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪbəl
semi-flexible
ˌsɛmɪˈflɛksɪbəl
sensible
ˈsɛnsɪbəl
sponsible
ˈspɒnsɪbəl
unpossible
ʌnˈpɒsɪbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLEXIBLE

flex-fuel
flex-wing
flexagon
flexecutive
flexi
flexibility
flexible disk
flexible response
flexibleness
flexibly
flexicurities
flexicurity
flexihours
flexile
flexion
flexional
flexionless
flexitarian
flexitarianism
flexitime

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLEXIBLE

accessible
audible
Bible
collectible
combustible
compatible
convertible
edible
eligible
horrible
impossible
incredible
inflexible
invisible
mixible
responsible
susceptible
terrible
the Bible
visible

Synonyms and antonyms of flexible in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FLEXIBLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «flexible» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of flexible

Translation of «flexible» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLEXIBLE

Find out the translation of flexible to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of flexible from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flexible» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

灵活的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

flexible
570 millions of speakers

English

flexible
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लचीला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَرِن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гибкий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

flexível
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নমনীয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

flexible
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fleksibel
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

biegsam
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

曲げやすい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

구부릴 수 있는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fleksibel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

linh hoạt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெகிழ்வான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लवचिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

esnek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

flessibile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

elastyczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гнучкий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

flexibil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εύκαμπτος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

buigsaam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

böjlig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fleksibel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flexible

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLEXIBLE»

The term «flexible» is very widely used and occupies the 4.437 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLEXIBLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flexible

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10 QUOTES WITH «FLEXIBLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word flexible.
1
Alvar Aalto
The best standardisation committee in the world is nature herself, but in nature standardisation occurs mainly in connection with the smallest possible units: cells. The result is millions of flexible combinations in which one never encounters the stereotyped.
2
Michael Angarano
I'm weirdly flexible, so when I dance, I dance like a 17-year-old girl.
3
Craig Armstrong
It's all about being flexible, and avoiding choices whenever possible. Choices suck, they are inherently limiting.
4
Felix Baumgartner
Normally, when I skydive, even in winter, I wear very thin gloves. I want to be flexible, with fast reactions.
5
Saul Bellow
There is an immense, painful longing for a broader, more flexible, fuller, more coherent, more comprehensive account of what we human beings are, who we are and what this life is for.
6
Edward de Bono
In the future, instead of striving to be right at a high cost, it will be more appropriate to be flexible and plural at a lower cost. If you cannot accurately predict the future then you must flexibly be prepared to deal with various possible futures.
7
Beth Brooke
What I don't underestimate is everybody's deal is different and everybody's deal makes it difficult. And so it is incumbent upon employers to create flexible work environments that allow people to fulfill their professional and personal lives in a way that works for themselves.
8
Beth Brooke
What is clear is that business leaders must commit to champion change - to be transparent about their goals for change, to align their incentives systems to drive the change, and to make sure their work environments are flexible in a way that allows men and women who choose to work to be able to achieve all of their potential.
9
Heather Brooke
I trained as a journalist in America where paying sources is frowned upon. Now I work in the U.K. where there is a more flexible attitude.
10
Tory Burch
Entrepreneurs have a great ability to create change, be flexible, build companies and cultivate the kind of work environment in which they want to work.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLEXIBLE»

Discover the use of flexible in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flexible and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Handbook of Flexible Manufacturing Systems
This handbook is a compilation of the current practical knowledge of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). FMS allow manufacturing plants of all sizes to reduce their inventory while increasing their ability to meet consumer demands.
Nand K. Jha, 1991
2
Flexible Citizenship: The Cultural Logics of Transnationality
Social scientists and Asia specialists alike will find the work indispensable, both for its redefinition of analytic terrain and for the new directions of research it suggests."--Ashraf Ghani, Johns Hopkins University
Aihwa Ong, 1999
3
Flexible Learning in a Digital World: Experiences and ...
First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Collis, Betty, Moonen, Jef, 2012
4
Flexible Robot Manipulators: Modelling, Simulation and Control
This book reports recent and new developments in modeling, simulation and control of flexible robot manipulators.
M.O. Tokhi, A.K.M. Azad, 2008
5
Flexible Electronics: Materials and Applications
The book will cover a range of materials used for flexible electronics, including semiconductors, dielectrics, and metals.
William S. Wong, Alberto Salleo, 2009
6
Flexible Web Design: Creating Liquid and Elastic Layouts ...
This book, for experienced Web designers with some CSS experience, outlines how to do this successfully. Designers will learn the benefits of flexible layouts and when to choose a liquid, elastic, or hybrid design.
Zoe Mickley Gillenwater, 2010
7
Flexible Bronchoscopy
This new edition of Flexible Bronchoscopy is an essential addition to the bronchoscopist's bookshelf. It highlights possible complications, contra-indications and precautions.
Ko-Pen Wang, Atul C. Mehta, J. Francis Turner, Jr., 2012
8
Flexible AC Transmission Systems: Modelling and Control: ...
The book covers comprehensively a range of power-system control problems: from steady-state voltage and power flow control, to voltage and reactive power control, to voltage stability control, to small signal stability control using FACTS ...
Xiao-Ping Zhang, Christian Rehtanz, Bikash Pal, 2012
9
Flexible Intramedullary Nailing in Children: The Nancy ...
By clearly explaining the basic principles and various uses of FIN, this book will prove of value to both novice and experienced traumatologists and orthopedic surgeons.
Pierre Lascombes, 2009
10
Flexible Imputation of Missing Data
Assuming familiarity with basic statistical concepts and multivariate methods, Flexible Imputation of Missing Data is intended for two audiences: (Bio)statisticians, epidemiologists, and methodologists in the social and health sciences ...
Stef van Buuren, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLEXIBLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flexible is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Amir Johnson signing a flexible deal for Celtics
LAS VEGAS — The Celtics are emerging from free agency an improved team, forced to make subtle moves because of their inability to sign ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
2
Britney Spears Remains Super-Flexible: Check Out This Impressive …
Namaste ?? pic.twitter.com/ZKAGJooR5c ? Britney Spears (@britneyspears) July 10, 2015. Namaste. We already knew that Britney Spears was ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
3
Two-thirds would quit for more flexible job - survey
When asked about the key benefits of a flexible working arrangement, millennials wanted to be able to pursue personal interests outside of ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
4
Harvard Engineers Created A Versatile Robot That Is Fast, Flexible
A number of micro-robotics companies from Harvard University provided a expert advisor that's prompt or incredibly sturdy. The document, that ... «Vocal Republic, Jul 15»
5
PRINTinZ introduces new flexible 'Zebra Plate' 3D printing adhesion …
“Our flexible printer plates were developed to solve one of the major challenges in desktop 3D printing - print adhesion and removal,” says ... «3ders.org, Jul 15»
6
High-performance flexible supercapacitors could power your next …
Researchers at MIT have developed a new type of flexible, nanowire-based supercapacitor with performance vastly exceeding its graphene ... «Gizmag, Jul 15»
7
Flexible Security: A Sensible Social Policy for Our Digital Age
The digital revolution is already leading to serious economic disruptions as well as questions about where future jobs will likely come from, ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
8
This bluetooth speaker's flexible tail can fasten to virtually any surface
The BOOM Swimmer Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is a perfect marriage of function and form — it's flexible tail can fasten to virtually ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
9
Samsung Awarded Patent For Flexible LCD Technology
Samsung Electronics has been granted a patent for bendable, flexible displays for television sets and tablets; this patent was granted last year ... «Android Headlines - Android News, Jul 15»
10
Remove Prints with a Twist using the Flexible Zebra Plate from …
One of the more effective, and logical, solutions is a flexible printing plate that can be clipped into place over your printer's bed, so when the job ... «3DPrint.com, Jul 15»

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