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 | ||