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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFlexible
Pronunciation / Transliteration: flexible
"Le programme est flexible pour s'adapter aux besoins des étudiants."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Capable of bending easily without breaking; adaptable to change.
"The flexible schedule allowed employees to work at their own pace." - 2
Willing to change or compromise.
"She has a flexible approach to problem-solving."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the late Middle English word 'flexibilis', stemming from the Latin verb 'flexere', meaning 'to bend'. Over centuries, the term evolved from strictly describing physical objects capable of being bent without breaking to also metaphorically encompass adaptability in plans, schedules, and human behavior.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Flexible" is said worldwide
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Flexible
Transliteration: flexible
"Le programme est flexible pour s'adapter aux besoins des étudiants."
Flexibel
Transliteration: flexibel
"Der Zeitplan ist flexibel und kann angepasst werden."
Flessibile
Transliteration: flessibile
"Il programma è flessibile per soddisfare le esigenze degli studenti."
Flexible
Transliteration: flexible
"El horario es flexible para adaptarse a las necesidades de los estudiantes."
Flexível
Transliteration: flexível
"O cronograma é flexível para atender às necessidades dos alunos."
लचीला
Transliteration: lachila
"कार्यक्रम छात्रों की आवश्यकताओं के अनुसार लचीला है।"
灵活
Transliteration: línghuó
"这个计划是灵活的，可以根据学生的需求进行调整。"
유연한
Transliteration: yuyeonhan
"이 프로그램은 학생들의 요구에 맞게 유연합니다."
柔軟な
Transliteration: jūnan na
"このプログラムは学生のニーズに合わせて柔軟です。"
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