MALLEABILITY Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

malleability

noun

ˌma-lē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of malleability

as in plasticity

the quality or state of being easily molded the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry

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Recent Examples of malleability There’s loads of malleability with the themes and scores already. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Ali understands Shakespeare’s brilliance lies in the malleability of his works. — Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 20 May 2026 Even after his death, this malleability lives on in clips of Kirk commenting on current events. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026 Through lengthy monologues, intense fight sequences, and the relentless malleability of both his body and voice, Brody vividly portrays Yarris from a small child to a middle-aged man. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for malleability

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Notably, most things known to have antidepressant effects increase brain plasticity—such as exercise, electroconvulsive therapy, selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors prescribed as antidepressants, and psychedelic drugs.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
This plasticity provides an alternative pathway to learning, one that differs from the approaches used by neural networks that rely on extensive number crunching.

— Mike McRae October 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of plasticity

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Its electro-optical and infrared guidance capabilities offer operational flexibility, including engagements against targets that may not be directly visible to the launching platform.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
In selected circumstances, private ownership can provide the time, capital and operating flexibility needed to reposition the business away from quarterly market pressure.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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