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inflexible

[in-flek-suh-buhl]

adjective

  1. not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid.

    an inflexible steel rod.

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  2. of a rigid or unyielding temper, purpose, will, etc.; immovable.

    an inflexible determination.

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  3. not permitting change or variation; unalterable.

    inflexible rules.

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inflexible

/ ɪˈڱɛəə /

adjective

  1. not flexible; rigid; stiff

  2. obstinate; unyielding

  3. without variation; unalterable; fixed

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • inflexibility noun
  • inflexibleness noun
  • inflexibly adverb
  • ˌڱ澱ˈٲ noun
  • ˈڱ澱 adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inflexible1

1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin inflexibilis “rigid, unbending.” See in- 3, flexible
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inflexible1

C14: from Latin Դڱī; see inflect
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Synonym Study

Inflexible, relentless, implacable, inexorable imply having the quality of not being turned from a purpose. Inflexible means unbending, adhering undeviatingly to a set plan, purpose, or the like: inflexible in interpretation of rules; an inflexible will. Relentless suggests so pitiless and unremitting a pursuit of purpose as to convey a sense of inevitableness: as relentless as the passing of time. Implacable means incapable of being placated or appeased: implacable in wrath. Inexorable means unmoved by prayer or entreaty: inexorable in demanding payment.
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Dopamine plays a vital role in regulating the movement of the body, and so symptons can include involuntary shaking, slow movement, and stiff and inflexible muscles; as well as depression and anxiety.

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Managers and board members of the two agencies said that the dispute persisted for years because of inflexible positions, but that negotiations over the last year made possible a comprehensive agreement.

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The prince's team did so by arguing Ravec's policy had been overly rigid and inflexible.

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It says 48% of black girls fall out of love with sport in their teens because of issues such as racism, misogyny and inflexible sporting structures.

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The watchdog identified an "inflexible and indiscriminate" approach to the use of key fobs to control access to internal doors and gates, regardless of whether service users had capacity.

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