Malleable (adjective)

  1. Capable of being shaped or formed; pliable.
  2. Capable of being shaped by hammering or pressure; capable of being extended or shaped without breaking.
  3. Adaptable to different circumstances; able to change.

Origin:

From latin malleabilis, from malleus ("hammer") + -abilis ("-able").

Examples:

  1. Gold is a malleable metal.
  2. The clay was malleable and easy to shape.
  3. The young mind is malleable and can be shaped by education.
  4. The young athlete was malleable and able to adapt to different sports.
  5. The company's strategy was malleable and able to change as the market changed.
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