pliancy

noun
UK: /ˈplaɪənsi/
US: /ˈplaɪənsi/

  1. The quality of being easily bent or flexible; the ability to adjust to changing conditions.

    1. The plastic showed great pliancy.
    2. The company's pliancy allowed it to quickly adapt to the new market demands.

  2. The state of being easily influenced or controlled by others.

    1. Her pliancy made her an easy target.
    2. The negotiator exploited the diplomat's pliancy to secure a favorable agreement.

Synonyms

malleability obedience

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pliancy" in English means: The quality of being easily bent or flexible; the ability to adjust to changing conditions., The state of being easily influenced or controlled by others..

The phonetic transcription of "pliancy" is /ˈplaɪənsi/ in British English and /ˈplaɪənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pliancy": malleability, obedience.

Example usage of "pliancy": "The plastic showed great pliancy.". More examples on the page.