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pliability

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /plaɪəˈbɪləti/

KK: /plaɪəˌbɪləti/

noun
Definition

The quality of being able to bend or change easily without breaking; flexibility.


Example

The pliability of the material makes it easy to shape into different forms.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really appreciate the pliability of this material for our project.
Sloth B
Yeah, it makes it so much easier to work with.
Sloth A
Exactly! I think that pliability will allow us to create some unique designs.
Sloth B
For sure, I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flexibility
adaptability
malleability
Antonyms
rigidity
stiffness
inflexibility
Root Explanation

Pliability → It is formed from "pliable" (from Latin "plicabilis", meaning capable of being folded) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "pliability" refers to the state of being easily bent or flexible.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'capable of being folded' — that's what pliability means, the quality of being flexible.

Visually Confused Words
liability
preliability
livability
likability
lability
duplicability
applicability
unliability
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