plasticity — the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Pronunciation (IPA): /plæˈstɪsɪti/
Korean meaning: 쉽게 모양을 바꿀 수 있는 성질; 적응력, 가소성
Korean pronunciation: 플래**스**티시티
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's amazing brain plasticity helped her learn TikTok dances at 80.
- The plasticity of young minds makes childhood the best time for language learning.
- Thanks to neural plasticity, my brain adapted to eating pizza with chopsticks during quarantine.
plasticity
NOUN//plæˈstɪsɪti//
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Her plasticity and elasticity meet pure audacity!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'plasticité', derived from Latin 'plasticus', which comes from Greek 'plastikos' meaning 'capable of being molded or shaped', related to 'plassein' (to form or mold).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's amazing brain plasticity helped her learn TikTok dances at 80.”
“The plasticity of young minds makes childhood the best time for language learning.”
“Thanks to neural plasticity, my brain adapted to eating pizza with chopsticks during quarantine.”
“The material's plasticity allows it to be molded into various shapes without breaking.”
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