Definition of FLEXIBILITY

flexibility

Meanings

Plural: flexibilities

Noun

  • the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
  • the quality of being adaptable or variable
    • "he enjoyed the flexibility of his working arrangement"
  • the trait of being easily persuaded
  • The quality of being flexible, whether physically or metaphorically.
  • The quality of having options.

Origin / Etymology

From French flexibilité, from Late Latin flexibilitās, from Latin flectō (“I bend, curve”). Equivalent to flexible + -ity = flex + -ibility.

Scrabble Score: 26

flexibility is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
flexibility is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
flexibility is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 28

flexibility is a valid Words With Friends word