ductile — able to be deformed without losing toughness; pliable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be deformed without losing toughness; pliable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʌktaɪl/
Example Sentences
- Copper is so ductile that ancient people could hammer it into jewelry without modern tools.
- My yoga teacher claims that even the most rigid person becomes ductile after enough stretching.
- The politician's ductile opinions change with every poll result.
ductile
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdʌktaɪl/]
able to be deformed without losing toughness; pliable
The blacksmith stretches the ductile copper wire longer and longer without breaking it.
Ductile metal bends to tactile touch, while fragile glass breaks at much less!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ductilis', derived from 'ducere' meaning 'to lead' or 'to draw'. The Latin root refers to the ability to be drawn out or shaped.
Breakdown
duct- (from Latin ducere, to lead/draw) + -ile (suffix meaning 'capable of' or 'tending to') = ductile (capable of being drawn or shaped)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Copper is so ductile that ancient people could hammer it into jewelry without modern tools.”
“My yoga teacher claims that even the most rigid person becomes ductile after enough stretching.”
“The politician's ductile opinions change with every poll result.”
“Engineers prefer ductile materials for earthquake-resistant buildings.”
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