souplesse

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/suˈplɛs/

noun

As articulated by Daryl Copeland: in guerrilla diplomacy, the ability to connect with the global political economy of knowledge for the remedial application of scientific and technological capacity in order to engage specific threats and challenges, typically in support of security and regional development.

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Meanings

nounsouplesse (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAs articulated by Daryl Copeland: in guerrilla diplomacy, the ability to connect with the global political economy of knowledge for the remedial application of scientific and technological capacity in order to engage specific threats and challenges, typically in support of security and regional development.

Origin

  1. Frenchsouplesse“flexibility”
  2. Englishsouplesse

From French souplesse (“flexibility”).

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APA

souplesse. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/souplesse

MLA

“souplesse.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/souplesse. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “souplesse,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/souplesse.

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