flexibility
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for flexibility, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The physical ability to bend or stretch easily without damage.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use flexibility
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
physical flexibility
workplace flexibility
flexibility of schedule
Etymology
From French flexibilite, ultimately from Latin flectere ("to bend").
Full origin of flexibility →Frequently asked questions
What does “flexibility” mean?
The word “flexibility” means the physical ability to bend or stretch easily without damage. In plain terms, being easy to bend, physically, or easy to adapt, in plans and behaviour.
How do you pronounce “flexibility”?
“Flexibility” is pronounced flehk-sih-BIH-lih-tee (/ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “flexibility” in a sentence?
Here is “flexibility” used in a sentence: “Yoga improves flexibility in the hips and spine.”
What part of speech is “flexibility”?
“Flexibility” is a noun.
Where does the word “flexibility” come from?
The word “flexibility” comes from Latin. From French flexibilite, ultimately from Latin flectere ("to bend").
Is “flexibility” a common word?
“Flexibility” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “flexibility” have?
“Flexibility” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the physical ability to bend or stretch easily without damage.
What is the difference between flexibility and mobility?
In fitness, flexibility is the ability of muscles and other soft tissue to stretch, letting the body bend easily without damage, while mobility is the ability to move a joint actively through its full range of motion. You can have flexible muscles yet still lack the strength and control that good mobility requires.
What is the difference between flexibility and adaptability?
Adaptability is specifically the capacity to adjust to new conditions, while flexibility covers both the physical ability to bend without damage and the ability to change easily to suit new situations. When describing people, the two words largely overlap: a flexible person is an adaptable one.
What is the adjective form of flexibility?
The adjective form of flexibility is "flexible," meaning able to bend without damage or able to adapt easily to change. The adverb is "flexibly," and the opposites are "inflexible" and "inflexibility."
