malleabile — meaning in English
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English meaning
- malleable adjective Capable of being hammered or pressed into a new shape without breaking, as with certain metals.
- manageable adj Able to be controlled, handled, or dealt with without excessive difficulty.
- plastic noun A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape when soft and then set solid.
- pliable adj Easily bent or shaped without breaking.
- supple adj Bending easily; flexible.
Senses
malleabile is used for these senses in English:
- malleable Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
- malleable (metaphorical) Flexible, liable to change.
- manageable Capable of being managed or controlled.
- plastic (biology) Capable of adapting to varying conditions; characterized by environmental adaptability. [from 19th c.]
malleable — full definition
- adjective Capable of being hammered or pressed into a new shape without breaking, as with certain metals.
- adjective Easily influenced or shaped, especially in character or opinion.