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inflexibility

in·flex·i·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-flek-suh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈflɛk sə bəl/
    • /ɪnˈflek.sɪ.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-flek-suh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈflɛk sə bəl/

Definitions of inflexibility word

  • adjective inflexibility not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod. 1
  • adjective inflexibility of a rigid or unyielding temper, purpose, will, etc.; immovable: an inflexible determination. 1
  • adjective inflexibility not permitting change or variation; unalterable: inflexible rules. 1
  • noun inflexibility The quality or state of being inflexible, or not capable of being bent or changed; unyielding stiffness; inflexibleness; rigidity; obstinacy. 1
  • noun inflexibility person: obstinacy 1
  • noun inflexibility rule: strictness 1
See all 6 definitions of inflexibility

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Origin of inflexibility

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin inflexibilis rigid, unbending. See in-3, flexible

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Parts of speech for Inflexibility

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Inflexibility

inflexibility popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

inflexibility usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inflexibility

noun inflexibility

  • intransigence — the state or quality of being intransigent, or refusing to compromise or agree; inflexibility: No agreement was reached because of intransigence on both sides.
  • obstinacy — the quality or state of being obstinate; stubbornness.
  • relentlessness — that does not relent; unyieldingly severe, strict, or harsh; unrelenting: a relentless enemy.
  • perseverance — steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
  • contumacy — obstinate and wilful rebelliousness or resistance to authority; insubordination; disobedience
All 35 Synonyms of inflexibility

Antonyms for inflexibility

noun inflexibility

  • tractability — easily managed or controlled; docile; yielding: a tractable child; a tractable disposition.
Just one Antonym for inflexibility

Related words

  • equity

    The quality of being fair and impartial.

  • inflexible

    not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
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