semiflexible

[ sem-ee-flek-suh-buh l, sem-ahy- ]
/ ˌsɛm iˈflɛk sə bəl, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

moderately or somewhat flexible.

Origin of semiflexible

First recorded in 1920–25; semi- + flexible

Example sentences from the Web for semiflexible

  • By this is meant a blank book of a convenient size, with semiflexible or board covers, and of at least forty-eight pages.

    Hero Stories from American History |Albert F. Blaisdell