Main Entry: pli·able

Pronunciation: \ˈplī-ə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from plier to bend, fold — more at ply

Date: 14th century

1 a : supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking b : yielding readily to others : complaisant
2 : adjustable to varying conditions

synonyms see plastic

— pli·abil·i·ty \ˌplī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— pli·able·ness \ˈplī-ə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— pli·ably \-blē\ adverb