malleability

noun

mal·​lea·​bil·​i·​ty ˌma-lē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌmal-yə-,

ˌma-lə-

: the quality or state of being malleable: such as

a

: capability of being shaped or extended by hammering, forging, etc.

the malleability of tin

b

: capability of being influenced or altered by external forces

The malleability of memory … is the first reason why autobiographies should be taken with a grain of salt.

—Judith Rich Harris

Synonyms

• plasticity
• flexibility

Examples of malleability in a Sentence

the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry

Recent Examples on the Web

But the narrative structure—a road trip—created forward motion by default, with a clear beginning and end, while allowing for malleability and emotional play. —Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025

But did software system updates, maintenance and malleability evolve on the same more granular path? —Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Neither a great student nor an athlete like his dad, Bobby was defined to some extent by his old-soul precociousness (this is a kid whose sense of humor comes straight out of vaudeville), but even more so by his middle-school malleability. —Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2025

That malleability for one silhouette to translate across several cultures—is what ultimately inspired his approach to this new line. —Okla Jones, Essence, 20 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for malleability

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility