malleability
noun
mal·lea·bil·i·ty ˌma-lē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
ˌmal-yə-,
ˌma-lə-
: the quality or state of being malleable: such as
a
: capability of being shaped or extended by hammering, forging, etc.
the malleability of tin
b
: capability of being influenced or altered by external forces
The malleability of memory … is the first reason why autobiographies should be taken with a grain of salt.
Judith Rich Harris
Judith Rich Harris
Synonyms
- plasticity
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Word History
First Known Use
1644, in the meaning defined above
malleability
noun
as in plasticity
the quality or state of being easily molded the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- plasticity
- adaptability
- pliability
- flexibility
- ductility
- resilience
- elasticity
- pliancy
- suppleness
- workability
- limberness
- pliableness
- workableness
- pliantness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rigidity
- stiffness
- inflexibility