malleability

noun

mal·​lea·​bil·​i·​ty ˌma-lē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce malleability (audio)
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

Examples of malleability in a Sentence

the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry
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Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of malleability was in 1644

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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malleability. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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