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pliable

[ plahy-uh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. easily bent; flexible; supple:

    pliable leather.

  2. easily influenced or persuaded; yielding:

    the pliable mind of youth.

  3. adjusting readily to change; adaptable.


pliable

/ ˈɪəə /

adjective

  1. easily moulded, bent, influenced, or altered
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ, adverb
  • ˌˈٲ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ····ٲ [plahy-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ···Ա noun
  • ·· adverb
  • ԴDz··· adjective
  • non··· adverb
  • ܲ··· adjective
  • un··· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of pliable1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from French, equivalent to pli(er) “to fold, bend” ( ply 2 ) + -able -able
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The higher butterfat content provides a richer flavor and creamier texture, while the slow-churned process makes the butter smoother and more pliable.

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Unlike eye surgery, which is common, operations aren’t often performed on the pliable bones and hair cell receptors of the middle ear, the source of natural hearing.

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Chimpanzees live a long time, but like us, they are only cute and pliable for a relatively few years.

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Shielding Harris from scrutiny could also have serious consequences when, unprotected by a teleprompter or a pliable press corps, she produces one of her signature word salads.

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And anyone who compares a copper wire with a steel coat hanger will quickly discern that copper is much more pliable than steel.

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