esneklik

Esneklik is a Turkish noun that denotes flexibility, pliability, or adaptability. It originates from the verb esnetmek, meaning to stretch or bend, and the related noun esneklik conveys the quality of being capable of bending or adjusting without breaking. The term is used across disciplines to describe both physical properties and social or organizational capabilities.

In physical contexts, esneklik refers to elasticity or suppleness, including how materials or tissues deform under load and recover their shape. In engineering and materials science, it characterizes a component's ability to absorb deformations without permanent damage. In human and organizational contexts, esneklik describes the capacity to adapt to changing conditions, revise plans, or cooperate with others. It can carry a positive sense of resilience or, in some uses, a critique of rigidity and inflexibility.

Usage examples illustrate its breadth: a flexible hose displays esneklik; a gymnast's joints demonstrate esneklik; a company values esneklik in its leadership and strategy. The related terms esnek (adjective: flexible), esnetmek (to stretch), and elastik (elastic) are commonly used in discussions of the concept. Etymologically, esneklik remains closely tied to the idea of stretching and bending, emphasizing the potential for adjustment rather than a fixed state.