Bendable

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛndəbəl/

Definitions of bendable

adjective capable of being bent or flexed without breaking

Example Sentences

A1 This ruler is bendable.

A2 The flexible straw is bendable.

B1 The yoga mat is made of bendable material.

B2 The wire is bendable, allowing for easy shaping.

C1 The artist used bendable wire to create a unique sculpture.

C2 The new technology uses a bendable display for better user experience.

Examples of bendable in a Sentence

formal The new phone case is made of a bendable material that can withstand impact.

informal I love these bendable straws, they make drinking so much easier.

slang These headphones are so cool, they're totally bendable.

figurative Her resolve was as bendable as a twig in the wind, constantly changing with the circumstances.

Grammatical Forms of bendable

• past tense: bent
• plural: bendables
• comparative: more bendable
• superlative: most bendable
• present tense: bend
• future tense: will bend
• perfect tense: have bent
• continuous tense: is bending
• singular: bendable
• positive degree: bendable
• infinitive: to bend
• gerund: bending
• participle: bending

Origin and Evolution of bendable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bendable' originated from the Old English word 'bændan' which means 'to bend'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bendable' has maintained its original meaning of being able to bend without breaking, but has also come to be used in a more general sense to describe anything that can be flexed or adjusted easily.