malleability
noun
mal·lea·bil·i·ty
ˌma-lē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
ˌmal-yə-,
ˌma-lə-
: the quality or state of being malleable: such as
a
: capability of being shaped or extended by hammering, forging, etc.
the malleability of tin
b
: capability of being influenced or altered by external forces
The malleability of memory … is the first reason why autobiographies should be taken with a grain of salt.—
Judith Rich Harris
Judith Rich Harris
Examples of malleability in a Sentence
the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry
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That would require a certain malleability and self-confidence, potentially aided by a hefty contract extension for the coach.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The exhibition intimates that art and science are not immutable areas of study but culturally specific and ever-evolving concepts, their malleability belied by the monolithic nature of these terms as stated in PST ART’s theme.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The malleability of identity is depicted in provincial settings in the American West, where there often isn’t a full menu of lifestyle possibilities and the passageway between religious conformity and stigmatized outcast status can be exceedingly narrow.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The exhibition intimates that art and science are not immutable areas of study but culturally specific and ever-evolving concepts, their malleability belied by the monolithic nature of these terms as stated in PST ART’s theme.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The malleability of identity is depicted in provincial settings in the American West, where there often isn’t a full menu of lifestyle possibilities and the passageway between religious conformity and stigmatized outcast status can be exceedingly narrow.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Longoria’s style features versatility and malleability — able to take on trendy pieces and classic silhouettes with ease.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malleability. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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