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pliable

British pronunciation/plˈa‍ɪəbə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈpɫaɪəbəɫ/
1

able to adjust readily to different conditions

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2

capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking

synonyms : bendable
pliant
waxy
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3

capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

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4

susceptible to being led or directed

synonyms : fictile
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Examples
1Dry sand is a little bit more pliable.
2Silver quarters are much more pliable.
3Maybe the military could use this pliable yet sturdy material for some heavy-duty tardigrade armor?
4It's pliable.
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