Malleable

Pronunciation: /ˈmæliəbəl/

Definitions of malleable

adjective capable of being shaped or bent without breaking; adaptable or easily influenced

Example Sentences

A1 Play-Doh is a malleable material that children can shape into different forms.

A2 Clay is a malleable substance that can be molded into various sculptures.

B1 The company's policies are malleable and can be adapted to meet changing market demands.

B2 The artist used malleable wire to create intricate designs for the sculpture.

C1 His malleable personality allowed him to easily adapt to different social situations.

C2 The negotiator's malleable tactics helped him reach a mutually beneficial agreement with the other party.

Examples of malleable in a Sentence

formal The malleable material was easily molded into different shapes by the sculptor.

informal I love working with malleable clay because it's so easy to shape.

slang Dude, that guy is so malleable, he'll do whatever you tell him.

figurative Her malleable personality allowed her to adapt to any situation.

Grammatical Forms of malleable

• past tense: molded
• plural: malleables
• comparative: more malleable
• superlative: most malleable
• present tense: malleable
• future tense: will be malleable
• perfect tense: has been malleable
• continuous tense: is being malleable
• singular: malleable
• positive degree: malleable
• infinitive: to malleate
• gerund: malleating
• participle: malleated

Origin and Evolution of malleable

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'malleable' originated from the Latin word 'malleabilis', which is derived from the verb 'malleare' meaning 'to hammer'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the 14th century to describe the physical property of being able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking, the word 'malleable' has evolved to also describe a person's ability to be easily influenced or changed.