plasticity

• Eigenschaft, physisch formbar zu sein; Fähigkeit eines Materials, eine Form anzunehmen, sich bearbeiten oder schmieden zu lassen, ohne zu brechen. Auch bildlich: Formbarkeit, Anpassungsfähigkeit oder Bildsamkeit.

The property of being physically malleable; the ability of a material to be shaped, worked, or hammered without breaking.

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1. Physical malleabilityB2formal

   The property of a material that allows it to be shaped, molded, or deformed without breaking.

   Plastizität

   • The plasticity of clay makes it ideal for pottery.
   • Metals like gold exhibit high plasticity when heated.
   • The engineer tested the plasticity of the new polymer.

   Synonymeductilitymalleabilitypliability

   Antonymehardnessinelasticityrigiditystiffness

2. Adaptability or flexibilityC1formal

   The ability to change, adapt, or be molded in a non-physical sense, such as in thought or behavior.

   Plastizität

   • Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's plasticity in forming new connections.
   • The plasticity of the human mind allows for lifelong learning.
   • Cultural plasticity enables societies to evolve over time.

   Synonymeadaptabilitychangeabilityflexibilityfluiditymalleabilitypliabilityresiliencesupplenessversatility

   Antonymeinflexibilityrigiditystiffness