CEFR B2

pliability

noun

Meaning

The quality of being easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking.

Examples

The pliability of young bones allows them to bend rather than break.
The artist appreciated the pliability of the modeling clay.

Synonyms: flexibility, suppleness, malleability, plasticity

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pliability (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /plaɪəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The quality of being easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking.

Examples

The pliability of young bones allows them to bend rather than break.
The artist appreciated the pliability of the modeling clay.
The material's pliability made it ideal for crafting intricate designs.

How to Use pliability

pliability of X (prepositional phrase): The quality of being easily bent or shaped, belonging to a specific thing. — "We were impressed by the pliability of the dough."
pliability in X (prepositional phrase): The quality of being adaptable or open to change in a particular area or context. — "His pliability in negotiations surprised everyone."

Synonyms of pliability

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Antonyms of pliability

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