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Definition of pliability

pliability

/ˌplaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
pli · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:pliably
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Plural:pliabilities
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Adjective:pliable
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pliability Lexical Profile

pliability Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being easily bent, shaped, or flexed without breaking; physical flexibility or suppleness.

Example

"Soaking the willow branches in warm water increases their pliability for basket weaving."

2

The quality of being easily influenced, persuaded, or adapted to new circumstances; mental or behavioral adaptability or compliance.

Example

"The negotiator valued the committee's pliability when proposing revisions to the initial contract."

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• Rhymes for pliability

• Nearby Words

plesiosaur
plethora
plexiglass
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pliancy

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, derived from the adjective pliable plus the noun-forming suffix -ity, ultimately tracing back through Old French plier ('to bend') to the Latin verb plicare ('to fold').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pliability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pliability
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