Having a mind that is flexible and adaptable, willing to change opinions or approaches when circumstances warrant.
From Latin 'flexus' (bent, flexible) combined with 'animus' (mind, spirit), created in modern English to describe mental flexibility and open-mindedness.
This word perfectly captures the opposite of stubbornness—flexanimous people are the ones who can hold strong beliefs while still being genuinely curious about other perspectives, which neuroscience shows is actually a sign of stronger, more developed thinking.
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