malleable

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malleable

(adjective)

Meaning

capable of being shaped or molded

Example

"Gold is a malleable metal that can be easily shaped into jewelry."

Synonyms

flexibleadaptable

Antonyms

rigidinflexible

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'malleabilis', meaning 'able to be hammered'.
Related word forms
  • noun: malleability

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