inflexible

English

Etymology

From Middle French inflexible, from Latin inflexibilis. See also in- + flexible.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈflɛksəbl̩/
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Adjective

inflexible (comparative more inflexible, superlative most inflexible)

  1. Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent
    Synonyms: stiff, rigid, firm, unyielding
  2. Not willing to change, e.g. one's opinion or habits

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References

  • inflexible in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

Asturian

Etymology

From Latin inflexiblis.

Adjective

inflexible (epicene, plural inflexibles)

  1. inflexible

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Catalan

Etymology

From Latin inflexiblis.

Adjective

inflexible (masculine and feminine plural inflexibles)

  1. inflexible

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French

Etymology

in- + flexible

Adjective

inflexible (plural inflexibles)

  1. inflexible

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Further reading


Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin inflexiblis.

Adjective

inflexible m or f (plural inflexibles)

  1. inflexible

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Spanish

Etymology

From Latin inflexiblis.

Adjective

inflexible (plural inflexibles)

  1. inflexible

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