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 ]
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 ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012