1. the quality of being easily bent, shaped, or molded without breaking
2. the quality of being easily influenced, persuaded, or adapted to different situations

Examples

• The clay’s pliability made it perfect for sculpting.
• Rubber’s pliability allows it to stretch without tearing.
• The wire’s pliability enabled easy installation around corners.
• Her mental pliability helped her adjust to the new job quickly.
• The team valued his pliability when plans changed suddenly.
• Children often show greater pliability in learning new languages.
• The material lost its pliability when exposed to cold temperatures.