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pliability

/ˌplaɪəˈbɪləti/noun

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लचीलापन, लोच

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noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the quality of being easy to bend without breaking

    लचीलापन, लोच

    • The pliability of bamboo makes it ideal for weaving baskets.
    • Leather loses its pliability if it is not oiled.

    Synonyms flexibility suppleness elasticity pliancy

    Opposite rigidity stiffness brittleness

  2. 2

    [U] often disapproving

    the quality of being easily influenced or controlled by other people

    दब्बूपन, आसानी से प्रभावित होना

    • The new manager was chosen for his pliability rather than his talent.

    Synonyms docility compliance tractability

    Opposite obstinacy

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pliable adjectivepliant adjective