flexibility
flexibility
openness to change
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flexibility with Russian translation
flexibility usage examples
Flexibility allowed Maria to move to a different team when the project's goals changed.
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flexibility belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
flexibility synonyms
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Emphasises adjusting to new conditions or environments, often for people or organisations.
Her adaptability allowed her to succeed when the company changed strategy.
More technical: the physical or economic property of returning to original shape/value after change.
The elasticity of the material lets it stretch and then return to shape.
Focuses on ability to move or be moved — physical movement or social/economic movement between positions.
Career mobility in the company helped employees try new roles.
Often denotes physical supple-ness of materials; occasionally used metaphorically for compliant behaviour.
The pliability of the metal makes it suitable for intricate shapes.
Highlights ability to perform many different functions or roles rather than just change.
Her versatility as an employee means she can handle marketing, sales, and operations.
Emphasises capacity to recover from setbacks or stress, not just to change or adapt superficially.
The team's resilience after the crisis showed their long-term strength.
Connotes quickness and nimbleness (physical or mental), emphasis on speed of response rather than general adaptability.
Business agility helped the startup pivot quickly when market conditions changed.
Stresses willingness to consider new ideas or be transparent; more attitudinal than structural flexibility.
Openness to feedback is an important part of a flexible workplace culture.
What’s the difference
How is flexibility different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
flexibility meaning: what does it mean?
openness to change
flexibility pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
flexibility is pronounced as /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
flexibility definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Many employers list flexibility as a key skill for career growth. Translation: Многие работодатели указывают гибкость как важный навык для карьерного роста.
Is flexibility part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, flexibility can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is flexibility part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, flexibility can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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