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 HarrisExamples of malleability in a Sentence
the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
These images show more detail, more faithful color, and provide more malleability when editing versus single exposure snaps.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
Either because of its simplicity or its malleability, Americans consume them by the billions.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
That malleability has been really valuable to learn in all parts of my life.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for malleability
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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malleability. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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