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

As was seemingly the case with Bernanke, he’s shown a malleability (see a recent Washington Post piece for more details) on matters economic that signal worrisome ambition of the kind that Bagehot warned about. —John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 July 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

Either because of its simplicity or its malleability, Americans consume them by the billions. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025

Practically speaking, the Raw 24MP files show an incredible amount of malleability. —PC Magazine, 7 May 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