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Noun: flexibility  ,flek-su'bi-lu-tee
  1. The property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
    "The flexibility of the gymnast's body was impressive";
    - flexibleness
     
  2. The quality of being adaptable or variable
    "he enjoyed the flexibility of his official contract";
    - flexibleness, elasticity
     
  3. 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