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Meaning of malleable
capable of being shaped or influenced
Etymology of malleable
The word "malleable" comes from the Latin "malleare," meaning "to hammer," and the suffix "-able," which forms an adjective indicating capability or susceptibility
Historically, the term was used to describe metals that could be shaped or molded through hammering or other processes
Synonyms
adaptable
flexible
pliable
yielding
tractable
impressionable
susceptible
responsive
receptive
sensitive
resilient
adjustable
modifiable
variable
changeable
alterable
mutable
impressionable
influenceable
persuadable
conformable
compliant
docile
manageable
governable
controllable
moldable
shapeable
formable
transformable
convertible
modifiable
Definitions
- Capable of being shaped or molded, able to be changed or influenced, capable of being altered or modified
- * Able to be easily influenced or persuaded
Usage Examples
- The young child's mind is malleable and can be shaped by experience and education
- * The company's policies are malleable and can be changed in response to customer feedback
- * The metal was malleable and could be molded into various shapes and forms
Antonyms
rigid
inflexible
unyielding
stubborn
obstinate
uncooperative
resistant
unresponsive
impervious
insensitive
unchangeable
immutable
unalterable
fixed
static
unmodifiable
intractable
uncompromising
unadaptable
inflexible
unmanageable
ungovernable