noun
- The plural of pliableness; the quality or state of being pliable; flexibility or adaptability.
Usage: Plural form; rarely used in singular form (pliableness); Abstract noun referring to the capacity to bend without breaking or to adapt to change
Examples
- The pliablenesses of different materials determine how well they can be shaped.
- Her pliablenesses in negotiation made her an effective diplomat.
- The pliablenesses of young saplings allow them to bend in strong winds without snapping.
- Engineers test the pliablenesses of metals before using them in construction.
- The pliablenesses of rubber and plastic make them useful for many applications.