plasticity

noun
UK: /plæˈstɪs.ə.ti/
US: /plæˈstɪs.ə.t̬i/

  1. The quality of being easily shaped or molded.

    1. Clay has a high degree of plasticity, which makes it easy to work with.
    2. The plasticity of the material allowed the artist to create intricate designs with ease.

  2. The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.

    1. Brain plasticity allows us to learn new things throughout our lives.
    2. Neural plasticity is crucial for recovery after a stroke, enabling the brain to rewire itself.

  3. The ability of a person or thing to adjust readily to new conditions.

    1. Her plasticity helped her adapt to the new work environment quickly.
    2. The company's organizational plasticity allowed it to respond effectively to market changes.

Synonyms

malleability

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plasticity" in English means: The quality of being easily shaped or molded., The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience., The ability of a person or thing to adjust readily to new conditions..

The phonetic transcription of "plasticity" is /plæˈstɪs.ə.ti/ in British English and /plæˈstɪs.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plasticity": malleability.

Example usage of "plasticity": "Clay has a high degree of plasticity, which makes it easy to work with.". More examples on the page.