plasticity

noun

pla-ˈsti-sə-tē How to pronounce plasticity (audio)
Definition of plasticitynext
as in malleability
the quality or state of being easily molded we chose that type of clay for its greater plasticity

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Recent Examples of plasticity Both required enormous amounts of selflessness, stamina, plasticity, courage, and improvisation. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 This property, called synaptic plasticity, meant the researchers could train their acoustic synapse to perform a range of tasks. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026 Research published in Scientific Reports found that regular aerobic exercise lowers cortisol levels, enhances neural plasticity, and improves cognitive performance. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 His research background is in molecular neuroscience, studying the brain’s plasticity. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for plasticity
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  1. malleability
  2. flexibility
Noun
  • The album is a bossa nova master class, demonstrating the genre’s malleability without losing sight of its Brazilian foundations.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 22 Aug. 2026
  • What seems to make this age so tender, for Jeon-Gi, is the malleability of the self, the rawness of experience and seemingly endless capacity to be wounded.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of malleability
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  • Suede styles were made for abrasive climates, hailed for their comfort and flexibility.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Real workforce transformation requires flexibility, multiple training options and a break from one-size-fits-all thinking.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of flexibility

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