malleability
noun/ˌmæliəˈbɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #19,584 most common English word
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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