adj
pliant
Pliant (adj) means Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking.
adj
1
Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking.
2
Easily influenced; tractable.
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Etymology
From Middle English pliaunt, from Old French ploiant, present participle of ploiier (“to fold”).
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What is the meaning of pliant?
"pliant" (adj) means capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking.
What are the different meanings of pliant?
"pliant" has 2 main meanings: 1. Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking; 2. Easily influenced; tractable.