malléable — meaning in English

English meaning

• malleable adjective Capable of being hammered or pressed into a new shape without breaking, as with certain metals.
• tractable adj Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.

Senses

malléable is used for these senses in English:

• manipulable Suitable for, or able to be subjected to, manipulation.
• tractable (of people) Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.
• tractable Capable of being shaped; malleable.

malleable — full definition

1. adjective Capable of being hammered or pressed into a new shape without breaking, as with certain metals.
2. adjective Easily influenced or shaped, especially in character or opinion.

tractable — full definition

1. adj Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.
2. adj Easy to deal with or manage.
3. adj Capable of being shaped; malleable.
4. adj Capable of being handled or touched.

Related French words