Malleable
(adjective)
- Capable of being shaped or formed; pliable.
- Capable of being shaped by hammering or pressure; capable of being extended or shaped without breaking.
- Adaptable to different circumstances; able to change.
Origin:
From latin malleabilis, from malleus ("hammer") + -abilis ("-able").
Examples:
- Gold is a malleable metal.
- The clay was malleable and easy to shape.
- The young mind is malleable and can be shaped by education.
- The young athlete was malleable and able to adapt to different sports.
- The company's strategy was malleable and able to change as the market changed.