easily bent without breaking; (of plans etc) easily changed to suit new conditions
pliable, bendable
Cases of word usage
1) a flexible line of connected metal rings or links, used for connecting, fastening, holding etc (chain)
2) a (length of) flexible covered wire for electric current (flex)
3) very thin, flexible metal sheet; a person or thing that contrasts with, and sets off, the qualities of another (foil)
4) (a blow using) the flexible part of a whip (lash)