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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Meanwhile, the Repair Care Complex contains a moisturizing blend of glycerin, sunflower seed oil, and sodium lactate, a salt derived from lactic acid that promotes hydration and malleability.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
The study also sheds light on which parts of the brain's circuitry are responsible for the malleability of emotional memory.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Aug. 2014
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
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
The study also sheds light on which parts of the brain's circuitry are responsible for the malleability of emotional memory.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Aug. 2014
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
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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malleability. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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