Etymology
Meaning
Origin
The word "inflexible" originates from the Latin phrase "inflexibilis," which means "not bendable." The prefix "in-" means "not," while the root "flex-" refers to "bend." The suffix "-ibilis" denotes "capable of being." Thus, "inflexibilis" literally means "not capable of being bent."
Usage
The term "inflexible" is typically used to describe:
Examples
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