Plasticity (noun)

1. The quality or property of a material that allows it to be shaped or molded, especially by the application of heat or pressure.
2. The ability of the brain or a biological system to change and adapt, particularly in response to experience or injury.
3. The ability to change or adapt in response to new circumstances or conditions.

Origin:

The word 'plasticity' is derived from the latin word 'plasticus' meaning capable of being shaped or molded. this term was later used in reference to the properties of materials that allow them to be shaped, molded or changed in form.

Examples:

1. The plasticity of the material allowed it to be molded into the desired shape.
2. The plasticity of the brain is an important factor in the development of new skills and abilities.
3. The plasticity of the company's business model allowed it to adapt to changes in the market.
4. The plasticity of the economy means that it is able to recover from shocks and changes in demand.
5. The plasticity of the organism's response to stimuli is a key aspect of its ability to survive.