noun

die Flexibilität, -en

flexibility

Die Fähigkeit, sich leicht an neue Situationen oder Änderungen anzupassen.

The German word "Flexibilität" is a noun meaning "flexibility".

It is derived from the root word "Flexibel", which comes from the Latin flexibilis meaning "pliable" or "bendable".
Flexibel means "able to bend or adapt easily".

Flexibilität often refers broadly to the ability to adapt to changing conditions or be physically bendable.
Anpassungsfähigkeit emphasizes adaptability specifically to circumstances.
Beweglichkeit focuses more on physical agility or mobility.
Geschmeidigkeit highlights smoothness or gracefulness in movement.

Hence, Flexibilität is the general term for being adaptable or pliable, both physically and metaphorically.

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Diese Aufgabe erfordert viel Flexibilität.noun

This task requires a lot of flexibility.

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