Malleability: meaning, definitions and examples

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malleability

 

[ ˌmæliəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical properties

The quality of something that can be shaped into different forms without breaking.

Synonyms

ductility, flexibility, pliability

Examples of usage

  • The malleability of gold allows it to be hammered into thin sheets.
  • The malleability of clay makes it a popular material for sculptors.
  • The malleability of metals is an important characteristic in manufacturing processes.
Context #2 | Noun

mental attributes

The ability to be easily influenced or changed.

Synonyms

adaptability, openness, susceptibility

Examples of usage

  • The malleability of young minds makes education crucial in shaping future generations.
  • Political propaganda aims to exploit the malleability of public opinion.
  • The malleability of memory can lead to false recollections.

Translations

Translations of the word "malleability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maleabilidade

🇮🇳 नम्यता

🇩🇪 Verformbarkeit

🇮🇩 keliatan

🇺🇦 ковкість

🇵🇱 plastyczność

🇯🇵 可鍛性 (かたんせい)

🇫🇷 malléabilité

🇪🇸 maleabilidad

🇹🇷 dövülebilirlik

🇰🇷 가단성

🇸🇦 قابلية للطرق

🇨🇿 kujnost

🇸🇰 kujnost

🇨🇳 可锻性 (kěduànxìng)

🇸🇮 kovnost

🇮🇸 mótanleiki

🇰🇿 иілгіштік

🇬🇪 მოქნილობა

🇦🇿 sərtlik

🇲🇽 maleabilidad

Word origin

The word 'malleability' originates from the Latin word 'malleabilis', meaning 'capable of being hammered or shaped with a hammer'. The concept of malleability has been important throughout history in fields such as metallurgy and psychology, highlighting the significance of flexibility and adaptability in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,757 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.