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

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

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

Where this world diverges from those other games is in the malleability of the code, which will evolve like life itself as the collective Throng grows and interacts with humans like Cam. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025

These images show more detail, more faithful color, and provide more malleability when editing versus single exposure snaps. —PCMAG, 6 Feb. 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