Definitions

flexible

[flek-suh-buhl] / ˈflɛk sə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

pliable, bendable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

malleable soft

STRONG

flexile

WEAK

adjustable bending ductile elastic extensible extensile formable formative impressionable like putty limber lithe moldable plastic pliant spongy springy stretch stretchable stretchy supple tensile tractable tractile whippy willowy yielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

firm rigid

WEAK

brittle inflexible obstinate ornery resistant stern stiff stubborn unaccommodating unadaptable unbendable unpliable unresponsive unyielding

ADJECTIVE

adaptable, responsive

Synonyms

WEAK

acquiescent adjustable amenable biddable complaisant compliant discretionary docile gentle going every which way hanging loose like putty in hands manageable open rolling with punches tractable variable

Antonyms

WEAK

brittle inflexible obstinate ornery resistant rigid stern stiff stubborn unaccommodating unadaptable unbendable unpliable unresponsive unyielding

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“This pilot will give eligible renters a flexible option to apply to pay rent in two equal payments over two weeks at 0% APR,” an Affirm spokesperson told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

Airbnb has also tried to expand abroad, rolled out reserve-now-pay-later options and offered new cancellation policies it says are more flexible.

From MarketWatch

But like most in the industry, Pierce would like to offer one hand, flexible enough to do everything.

From BBC

But if your itinerary is more flexible, they’re a great option.

From MarketWatch

Simply put, with other commodities, supply is more flexible and producers can respond to price signals.

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