noun
flexibility
flek-suh-BIL-uh-tee/ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
The capacity to bend without breaking.
The twig's flexibility allows it to bend deeply without breaking.
Etymology
The pieces express the quality of being bendable. First used of physical things, flexibility extended to less tangible kinds of yielding, including the ability to adapt or change.
In context
moving beyond stubbornness doesn't mean abandoning your conviction, but gaining the flexibility to adapt and grow.
More examples
- These thin branches have enough flexibility to bend in strong winds.
- Cold temperatures reduce the flexibility of the plastic tubing.
- The leather gains flexibility as the boots are worn.
Forms
flexible adjective — Capable of bending easily without breaking.
Similar words
- pliability
- Pliability emphasizes how easily a material bends or changes shape.
- suppleness
- Suppleness suggests smooth, easy bending, especially in bodies or leather.