pliability

• Nom désignant la propriété de se plier, de prendre une forme ou de s'adapter facilement sans se rompre, employé aussi bien pour des matériaux physiques que pour la souplesse d'esprit ou de caractère.

A noun referring to the quality of being easily bent, shaped, or adapted without breaking, often used both for physical materials and for mental or character flexibility.

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1. Flexibility in materialB2formal

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

   Flexibilité d'un matériau

   • The pliability of the clay made it perfect for sculpting.
   • Leather is valued for its pliability and durability.
   • The metal's pliability allows it to be hammered into thin sheets.

   Synonymesbendabilityductilityelasticityflexibilitymalleabilitypliancysuppleness

   Antonymeshardnessinflexibilityrigiditystiffness

2. Adaptability of mind or characterC1formal

   The ability to be easily influenced, changed, or adapted to new situations.

   Adaptabilité d'esprit ou de caractère

   • Her mental pliability helped her adjust to the new culture quickly.
   • The manager valued the pliability of his team in adopting new strategies.
   • Pliability of character is often seen as a strength in negotiations.

   Synonymesadaptabilitycompliancedocilityflexibilitymalleabilityopennessreceptivenesssuggestibilitytractability

   Antonymesinflexibilityobstinacyrigiditystubbornness