flexible
gb/flˈɛksəbəl/ us/flˈɛksəbəl/
A2
İngilizce
~ 3800
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adjective
A2
property
1
Able to bend easily
Easy to bend or move without breaking.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] is flexible
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flexible' with 'soft', but something can be flexible and still hard in texture, like metal wire.
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
rigid (Describes something stiff and hard to bend.)
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inflexible (Formal; means unable to bend physically.)
Eşdizimler
flexible material
|flexible hose
|flexible cable
|flexible tube
Konular
materials
|physical properties
|core_vocabulary
|science
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] is flexible about/with [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes overuse 'flexible' for people when 'open-minded' or 'adaptable' might be more precise.
Eş anlamlılar
adaptable (Focuses on the ability to adjust to new conditions.)
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versatile (Emphasizes having many skills or uses, not just adaptability.)
Zıt anlamlılar
stubborn (Refuses to change ideas or plans despite new situations.)
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rigid (Unwilling to change behavior or plans.)
Eşdizimler
flexible schedule
|flexible approach
|flexible policy
|flexible thinking
Konular
work
|daily life
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] is flexible [in some aspect]
Eş anlamlılar
adjustable (Designed so it can be changed or fitted as needed.)
Zıt anlamlılar
fixed (Cannot be changed or adjusted.)
Eşdizimler
flexible rules
|flexible deadline
|flexible budget
Konular
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
|technology
Örnekler
- Our booking policy is flexible if your plans change.
- The contract terms are flexible depending on your needs.
- They offer a flexible payment plan.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The date is flexible.
- My work hours are flexible.
- This rule is flexible.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
flexible
IPA
GB/flˈɛksəbəl/
US/flˈɛksəbəl/
Heceler ve vurgu
flex - ible (2 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (flex)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
- Base: flexible
Kelime ailesi
Core family
flexibility
noun B1
flexibly
adverb B2
Related words
flex
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
inflexible
adjective
inflexibility
noun
İfadeler
be flexible with something
1/bˈi flˈɛksəbəl wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Allow changes easily
To be willing to change something if needed.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- Our company offers flexible working hours for parents.
- Flexible working hours help employees avoid rush hour traffic.