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pliantness

/ˈplaɪ.ənt.nəs/

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noun

/ˈplaɪ.ənt.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество легкости сгибания, гибкости или приспособляемости по своей природе или характеру.

A noun referring to the quality of being easily bent, flexible, or adaptable in nature or character.

uncountable

  1. Physical flexibilityB2formal

    The quality of being easily bent, folded, or shaped without breaking.

    ruГибкость

    • The pliantness of the young willow branches made them ideal for basket weaving.
    • The leather's pliantness allowed it to be molded into a comfortable saddle.
    • The metal's pliantness decreased as it cooled, making it harder to work with.

    Synonymsbendabilityflexibilitylithenessmalleabilitypliabilitypliancysuppleness

    Antonymshardnessinflexibilityrigiditystiffness

  2. Mental or character adaptabilityC1formal

    The quality of being easily influenced, adaptable, or compliant in character or mind.

    ruПодатливость

    • Her pliantness of character allowed her to thrive in different cultural environments.
    • The negotiator's pliantness helped reach a compromise acceptable to all parties.
    • His pliantness in adopting new methods made him a valuable team member.

    Synonymsadaptabilitycompliancedocilityflexibilitymalleabilitypliabilityreceptivenesssupplenesstractability

    Antonymsinflexibilityintransigenceobstinacyrigiditystubbornness

Forms
  • pliantnesses plural form
  • pliantnesses' possessive plural form
  • pliantness's possessive singular form