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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Noun

Like most psychedelics, psilocybin’s effects are the result of interactions with a specific type of serotonin receptor in the brain, which both triggers the characteristic hallucinations and euphoria and induces neural plasticity.

— Mike McRae August 19, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
He is best known for his work on sensory substitution, time perception, brain plasticity, synesthesia, and neurolaw.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of plasticity

Noun

Golday already knows two defensive positions and pairs his flexibility with outstanding special teams ability.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Is flexibility written policy or manager discretion, because those two behave very differently the week somebody has a stroke.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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