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flexibly
/ˈflɛksəbli/
in a way that allows for adaptation or change
The company schedules its meetings flexibly to accommodate employees' needs.
The company adjusts meeting times as needed to suit everyone's schedules.
general
in a manner that allows for easy modification or adaptation
She works flexibly, often adjusting her hours to meet deadlines.
She adjusts her work hours as needed to complete tasks on time.
The software is designed to be used flexibly across different platforms.
The software can be adapted for use on various devices and systems.
Often used to describe systems, schedules, or approaches that can be adjusted as needed.
Collocations
work flexiblyadjust work hours or location as neededschedule flexiblyadjust timings to accommodate changesuse flexiblyadapt for different purposes or contexts
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Pro Tip
Usage in Professional Settings
In business contexts, 'flexibly' often refers to adaptable work arrangements, such as remote work or variable hours.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'flexibly' is useful, overusing it can make writing or speech sound repetitive. Vary with synonyms like 'adaptably' or 'versatily'.
Word Origin
From 'flexible' (adjective) + '-ly' (adverbial suffix), derived from Latin 'flexibilis' (bendable).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in professional and everyday contexts to describe adaptability in schedules, systems, or approaches.
Word Breakdown
flex
to bend or adapt
root-ible
able to be
suffix-ly
in a manner
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