Flexibel
Example: In een snel veranderende wereld is het belangrijk om flexibel te blijven.
Definition
"Flexibel" describes the quality of being able to adapt easily to new, different, or changing circumstances, especially in behavior, plans, or thinking. For example, in a rapidly changing world, being "flexibel" means remaining open and versatile to respond effectively to new challenges.
Etymology
The word "flexibel" comes from the Latin word 'flexibilis', meaning 'that can be bent'. It passed into Dutch and other European languages with the same meaning of being adaptable or pliable. Did you know? The root 'flex-' is related to bending or turning, which perfectly captures the idea of being able to adjust or change.
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"Flexibel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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