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flexibility

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/flɛkˈsɪbɪlɪti/ · flex-i-bil-i-ty

The quality of being adaptable or variable.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being adaptable or variable.

ایسی خاصیت جو انطباق پذیر یا متغیر ہونے کی ہوتی ہے۔

لچکداریت

lachakdaariyat

Synonyms

adaptabilitypliabilitymodifiabilityانطباقیتلچکتبدیلی

Antonyms

rigidityinflexibilitystiffnessسختیغیر لچکدارانجماد

Common Collocations

  • flexibility in schedule
  • flexibility of mind
  • flexibility in work

Example Sentences

Her flexibility in her work schedule allows her to balance personal life and job effectively.

اس کی کام کے شیڈول میں لچک اسے ذاتی زندگی اور نوکری کا توازن برقرار رکھنے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔

Is ki kaam ke schedule mein lachak use zaati zindagi aur naukri ka tawazun barqarar rakhne mein madad deti hai.

Flexibility in thinking helps in overcoming challenges.

سوچ میں لچک مشکلات پر قابو پانے میں مدد کرتی ہے۔

Soch mein lachak mushkilat par qabu pane mein madad karti hai.

The flexibility of materials used in construction can affect the overall stability of the structure.

تعمیر میں استعمال ہونے والے مواد کی لچک ڈھانچے کے مجموعی استحکام پر اثر انداز ہو سکتی ہے۔

Tameer mein istemal hone wale mawaad ki lachak dhanchay ke majmu'i istehkam par asar andaaz ho sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

flexibility vs. rigidity:Flexibility refers to adaptability, while rigidity refers to stiffness and inability to change.

Word Family

flexible
adjectiveلچکدار
flexibly
adverbلچکدارانہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a flexible gymnast who can bend and twist easily.

Visualize a rubber band stretching without breaking.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا دل نرم ہے، اس کا کام آسان ہے.

Jis ka dil narm hai, us ka kaam aasaan hai.

The one with a soft heart finds tasks easy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "flexibilis" — capable of bending

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from Latin 'flexibilis' through Middle French into English, maintaining the core meaning of being bendable or adaptable.