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flex·i·ble Listen to audio/ˈflɛksəbəl/ adjective
[more flexible; most flexible] 1 : capable of bending or being bent
flexible branches swaying in the breeze a material that is both strong and flexible She's been doing exercises to become stronger and more flexible.
2 a : easily changed
Our schedule for the weekend is very flexible. : able to change or to do different things This computer program has to be flexible to meet all our needs.
b : willing to change or to try different things
Whatever you want to do is fine with me. I'm flexible.opposite inflexible
— flex·i·bil·i·ty Listen to audio /ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount]
She's been exercising to improve her flexibility. He shows remarkable flexibility as an actor. [=he can play a wide range of roles]
— flex·i·bly Listen to audio /ˈflɛksəbli/ adverb

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