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Definition of suppleness

suppleness

/ˈsʌp.əl.nəs/
sup · ple · ness
Adverb:supply
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Adjective:supple
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suppleness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of bending and moving easily and gracefully, or of being soft and pliant without breaking.

Example

"Regular stretching routines help dancers maintain the physical suppleness required for complex choreography."

2

Mental, intellectual, or stylistic adaptability and responsiveness to new ideas or changing circumstances.

Example

"The diplomat was praised for her intellectual suppleness during the delicate peace negotiations."

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• Rhymes for suppleness

• Nearby Words

supplementally
supplementary
supplementation
suppleness
supplicant
supplication
supplier

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English by adding the native suffix '-ness' to 'supple', which derives from Old French 'souple' and ultimately from Latin 'supplex', meaning 'submissive' or literally 'bending under'.

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