English noun: pliability | |||
1. | pliability (attribute) the property of being easily bent without breaking | ||
Synonyms | bendability | ||
Broader (hypernym) | flexibility, flexibleness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | pliancy, pliantness, suppleness | ||
2. | pliability (attribute) adaptability of mind or character | ||
Samples | He was valued for his reliability and pliability. He increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization. | ||
Synonyms | pliancy, pliantness, suppleness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adaptability | ||