flexible
gb/flˈɛksəbəl/ us/flˈɛksəbəl/
A2
Ingles
~ 3800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
A2
property
1
Able to bend easily
Easy to bend or move without breaking.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is flexible
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flexible' with 'soft', but something can be flexible and still hard in texture, like metal wire.
Mga kasingkahulugan
bendable (Informal and directly describes something that can be bent.)
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pliable (Slightly more formal; often used for materials like leather or plastic.)
Mga kasalungat
rigid (Describes something stiff and hard to bend.)
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inflexible (Formal; means unable to bend physically.)
Mga kolokasyon
flexible material
|flexible hose
|flexible cable
|flexible tube
Mga tema
materials
|physical properties
|core_vocabulary
|science
Mga Halimbawa
- This plastic is very flexible and won't snap easily.
- The yoga instructor showed us how to keep our bodies flexible.
- The wire is flexible enough to fit around corners.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The paper is flexible.
- My phone case is flexible.
- This rope is flexible.
adjective
B1
property
2
Able to adapt easily
Able to change plans or ways of doing things easily.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is flexible about/with [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes overuse 'flexible' for people when 'open-minded' or 'adaptable' might be more precise.
Mga kasingkahulugan
adaptable (Focuses on the ability to adjust to new conditions.)
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versatile (Emphasizes having many skills or uses, not just adaptability.)
Mga kasalungat
stubborn (Refuses to change ideas or plans despite new situations.)
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rigid (Unwilling to change behavior or plans.)
Mga kolokasyon
flexible schedule
|flexible approach
|flexible policy
|flexible thinking
Mga tema
work
|daily life
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- We need someone with a flexible approach to problem-solving.
- I'm flexible about the meeting time if you need to change it.
- Her flexible thinking helped the team find a quick solution.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I am flexible about the time.
- He has a flexible plan.
- My teacher is flexible with homework dates.
adjective
B1
property
3
Easily changed or adjusted
Easy to change or adjust.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is flexible [in some aspect]
Mga kasingkahulugan
adjustable (Designed so it can be changed or fitted as needed.)
Mga kasalungat
fixed (Cannot be changed or adjusted.)
Mga kolokasyon
flexible rules
|flexible deadline
|flexible budget
Mga tema
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
|technology
Mga Halimbawa
- Our booking policy is flexible if your plans change.
- The contract terms are flexible depending on your needs.
- They offer a flexible payment plan.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The date is flexible.
- My work hours are flexible.
- This rule is flexible.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
flexible
IPA
GB/flˈɛksəbəl/
US/flˈɛksəbəl/
Mga pantig at diin
flex - ible (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (flex)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: flexible
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
flexibility
noun B1
flexibly
adverb B2
Related words
flex
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
inflexible
adjective
inflexibility
noun
Mga ekspresyon
be flexible with something
1/bˈi flˈɛksəbəl wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Allow changes easily
To be willing to change something if needed.
Mga Halimbawa
- We should be flexible with the project deadlines.
- Teachers are encouraged to be flexible with their teaching methods.
flexible working hours
1/flˈɛksəbəl wˈɚkɪŋ ˈaʊɚz/
fixed phrase
Work hours that can change
A work schedule where you can start and finish at different times, as long as you work the required hours.
Mga Halimbawa
- Our company offers flexible working hours for parents.
- Flexible working hours help employees avoid rush hour traffic.