ductility
noun
duc·til·i·ty ˌdək-ˈti-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being ductile
especially : the ability of a material to have its shape changed (as by being drawn out into wire or thread) without losing strength or breaking
When certain alloys are added to metal, hardness and strength can be improved without decreasing the ductility. 
Daniel A. Brandt
Daniel A. Brandt 
Word History
First Known Use
1644, in the meaning defined above
ductility
noun
as in pliability
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- pliability
- suppleness
- pliancy
- elasticity
- workability
- adaptability
- plasticity
- malleability
- pliableness
- pliantness
- limberness
- flexibility
- resilience
- workableness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- stiffness
- rigidity
- inflexibility