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pliant in Latin

pliant in Latin is flexilis — pliant means able to bend easily without snapping.

pliant in Latin

flexilis

adj

Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking.

What does "pliant" mean?

adj Able to bend easily without snapping.
adj Easy to persuade or control.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in Latin

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Common Latin translations

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What is "pliant" in Latin?

"pliant" in Latin is flexilis. pliant means: Able to bend easily without snapping.

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