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malleability

[/ˌmæliəˈbɪləti/]
nounfeminine
maleabilidade
1. The quality of being malleable; the ability of a metal or other material to be hammered, rolled, or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking
Gold's malleability makes it ideal for jewelry making.
A maleabilidade do ouro o torna ideal para a fabricação de joias.
2. The capacity to be influenced, persuaded, or adapted; flexibility in character or beliefs
The malleability of young minds allows them to learn new languages easily.
A maleabilidade das mentes jovens permite que elas aprendam novos idiomas facilmente.
Synonyms
flexibilityplasticitypliabilityductilityadaptability
Antonyms
rigiditybrittlenessinflexibilityresistancestubbornness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maleabilidade
Most common usage in scientific and technical contexts
Portugal
maleabilidade
Same usage as in Brazil; occasionally 'plasticidade' in metaphorical contexts
São Paulo
maleabilidade
Preferred in industrial and metallurgical discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

the malleability of human nature
test the malleability of a substance
exploit someone's malleability
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