malleable — able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæliəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My little brother is so malleable that he believes everything he sees on YouTube.
- Copper is malleable enough to be shaped into pipes and wires.
- The politician's malleable opinions change with every poll result.
malleable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmæliəbəl/]
able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking
Bendable without breaking when hammered
Mall able to bend under hammer without breaking
With reliable hands, make it malleable and pliable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'maleable', derived from Latin 'malleus' meaning 'hammer'. The word refers to the quality of being able to be shaped by hammering.
Breakdown
mall- (from Latin malleus, hammer) + -able (capable of being) = malleable
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📝Examples
“My little brother is so malleable that he believes everything he sees on YouTube.”
“Copper is malleable enough to be shaped into pipes and wires.”
“The politician's malleable opinions change with every poll result.”
“Artists love working with malleable materials like clay and wax.”
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