MALLEABLE


Meaning of MALLEABLE in English

adj. 1 (of metal etc.) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking. 2 adaptable; pliable, flexible. malleability n. malleably adv.

[ ME f. OF f. med.L malleabilis f. L malleare to hammer f. malleus hammer ]

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