pliability

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade de se dobrar ou moldar facilmente, de ceder à pressão sem se romper; também se usa para a flexibilidade da mente ou do caráter, a capacidade de se adaptar ou de ser influenciado.

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.

   Flexibilidade do material

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbendabilityductilityelasticityflexibilitymalleabilitypliancysuppleness

   Antônimoshardnessinflexibilityrigiditystiffness

2. Adaptability of mind or characterC1formal

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

   Flexibilidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadaptabilitycompliancedocilityflexibilitymalleabilityopennessreceptivenesssuggestibilitytractability

   Antônimosinflexibilityobstinacyrigiditystubbornness