malleability
noun/ˌmæliəˈbɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #19,584 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The quality of being easily shaped or molded by pressure.
Example sentence
The malleability of clay makes it an ideal material for sculpting.
Synonyms & related words
- flexibility
- plasticity
- pliability
- softness
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