HyperDic: pliability

English > 2 senses of the word pliability:
NOUNattributepliability, bendabilitythe property of being easily bent without breaking / breaking / breaking
attributepliability, pliancy, pliantness, supplenessadaptability of mind or character
English > pliability: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe property of being easily bent without breaking / breaking / breaking.
Synonymbendability
Narrowerpliancy, pliantness, supplenessThe property of being pliant / pliant and flexible
Broaderflexibility, flexiblenessThe property of being flexible
Adjectivespliablecapable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking / breaking
pliablecapable of being shaped or bent / bent or drawn out
English > pliability: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaningadaptability of mind or character.
Example"he was valued for his reliability and pliability"
Synonymspliancy, pliantness, suppleness
BroaderadaptabilityThe ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
Spanishelasticidad
Catalanelasticitat
Adjectivespliableable to adjust readily to different conditions

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