Noun: flexibility ,flek-su'bi-lu-tee
- The property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
"The flexibility of the gymnast's body was impressive";
- flexibleness
- The quality of being adaptable or variable
"he enjoyed the flexibility of his official contract";
- flexibleness, elasticity
- The trait of being easily persuaded
"His flexibility made him an ideal team member";
- tractability, tractableness
Derived forms: flexibilities
See also: intractable, manipulable, manipulatable, tractable
Type of: adaptability, malleability, plasticity, trait
Antonym: inflexibility
Encyclopedia: Flexibility