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 of malleability

• 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

Throughout her fiction, Williams has been most interested in the malleability of language, reveling in its instability. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Mass malleability is a dream come true for the worst kind of humans. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 21 July 2026

Feel its malleability between your teeth, how its squashy fragility—marshy like the plant from which it was originally harvested—gives a bit before bouncing back. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026

There’s loads of malleability with the themes and scores already. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

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