pliable

One entry found for pliable.

Main Entry: pli·able
Pronunciation: 'plI-&-b&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from plier to bend, fold -- more at PLY
1 a : supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking b : yielding readily to others : COMPLAISANT
2 : adjustable to varying conditions
synonym see PLASTIC
- pli·abil·i·ty /"plI-&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun
- pli·able·ness /'plI-&-b&l-n&s/ noun
- pli·ably /-blE/ adverb