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pliableness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈplaɪəblnəs/

KK: /ˈplaɪəblnəs/

noun
Definition

The quality of being flexible and able to bend easily without breaking.


Example

The pliableness of the material makes it ideal for crafting intricate designs.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really appreciate the pliableness of this material for our project.
Sloth B
Yeah, it makes it so much easier to work with.
Sloth A
Exactly! The pliableness allows us to create different shapes.
Sloth B
For sure, it really opens up a lot of possibilities.

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

Pliableness → It is formed from "pliable" (from Latin "plicare", meaning to fold) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "pliableness" refers to the quality of being easily bent or flexible.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'folded' ('plicare') easily, which helps you remember that 'pliableness' means the quality of being flexible.

Visually Confused Words
liableness
unpliableness
appliableness
livableness
likableness
explicableness
compliableness
applicableness
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