Antonyms for flexibility


Grammar : Noun
Spell : flek-suh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈflɛk sə bəl


Definition of flexibility

Origin :
  • 1610s, of physical things, from French flexibilité or directly from Late Latin flexibilitatem (nominative flexibilitas), from Latin flexibilis (see flexible). Of immaterial things from 1783.
  • noun elasticity, adaptability
Example sentences :
  • The tufts between the toes and the flexibility of the tail are other important points.
  • Extract from : « Concerning Cats » by Helen M. Winslow
  • Here was a combination of the tenacity of steel with much of the flexibility of rope.
  • Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: » by Various
  • His limbs lost their flexibility, and some of his wiring started to corrode.
  • Extract from : « Beside Still Waters » by Robert Sheckley
  • The flexibility of art instruction is both advantageous and embarrassing.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • Elastic: a part which has a degree of flexibility throughout.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • They are rigid as compared with the flexibility of hide glues.
  • Extract from : « Handwork in Wood » by William Noyes
  • Their tails are endowed with the most wonderful degree of flexibility.
  • Extract from : « The Western World » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Many other exquisite designs were the product of its flexibility and transparency.
  • Extract from : « Mizora: A Prophecy » by Mary E. Bradley
  • You must have a lot of flexibility in order to dance in a professional manner.
  • Extract from : « The Art of Stage Dancing » by Ned Wayburn
  • It has the flexibility of the quill, but does not have to be "mended."
  • Extract from : « Makers of Many Things » by Eva March Tappan

Synonyms for flexibility

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