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pliancy

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈplaɪənsi/

KK: /ˈplaɪənsi/

noun
Definition

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


Example

The pliancy of the material made it easy to shape into different forms.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed the pliancy of the new fabric in my jacket?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's really comfortable and moves with you!
Sloth A
I love how that pliancy makes it perfect for everyday wear.
Sloth B
Definitely! It’s great when clothes aren't too stiff.

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

Pliancy → It is formed from "pliant" (from Old French *pliant*, meaning bending or flexible) and the suffix "-cy" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "pliancy" refers to the quality of being flexible or easily bent.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'pliant' which means flexible, and remember that 'pliancy' describes the state of being flexible.

Visually Confused Words
unpliancy
pliny
suppliancy
compliancy
applicancy
valiancy
piquancy
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