Pliable: meaning, definitions and examples

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pliable

 

[ หˆplaษชษ™bษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

material

Easily bent, flexible, or adaptable.

Synonyms

adaptable, flexible, malleable, pliant

Examples of usage

  • The wire is pliable enough to be twisted into any shape.
  • She showed a pliable attitude towards the new project requirements.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

Easily influenced or controlled by others.

Synonyms

compliant, docile, obedient, submissive

Examples of usage

  • He had a pliable nature and often went along with whatever others suggested.
  • The cult leader preyed on the pliable minds of his followers.

Translations

Translations of the word "pliable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flexรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคšเฅ€เคฒเคพ (lachila)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช biegsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lentur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝัƒั‡ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ giฤ™tki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”่ปŸใช (jลซnanna)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souple

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flexible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esnek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์—ฐํ•œ (yuyonhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑู† (marin)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pruลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pruลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”้Ÿง็š„ (rรณurรจn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ proลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveigjanlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะบะตะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (moqnili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elastik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flexible

Etymology

The word 'pliable' originated from the Latin word 'pliabilis', which means 'flexible' or 'pliant'. It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century. The term has evolved over time to denote both physical flexibility and mental adaptability. The concept of being pliable has been valued in various contexts, from materials that can be easily shaped to individuals who are open to influence. The versatility of 'pliable' makes it a useful term in describing both objects and personalities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,441, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.