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Definition of Pliant
1. Adjective. Capable of being influenced or formed. "A pliant nature"
Similar to: Impressible, Impressionable, Waxy
Derivative terms: Pliancy, Pliantness
2. Adjective. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out. "Made of highly tensile steel alloy"
Similar to: Formed
Derivative terms: Ductility, Malleability, Pliability, Pliancy, Pliantness
3. Adjective. Able to adjust readily to different conditions. "An elastic clause in a contract"
Similar to: Adaptable
Derivative terms: Flexibility, Flexibleness, Pliability, Pliancy, Pliantness
4. Adjective. Capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking. "A pliant young tree"
Similar to: Flexible, Flexile
Derivative terms: Bend, Bend, Bendability, Pliability, Pliancy, Pliantness
Definition of Pliant
1. a. Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking; flexible; pliable; lithe; limber; plastic; as, a pliant thread; pliant wax. Also used figuratively: Easily influenced for good or evil; tractable; as, a pliant heart.
Definition of Pliant
1. Adjective. Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking; flexible; pliable; lithe; limber; plastic; as, a pliant thread; pliant wax. ¹
2. Adjective. (figuratively) Easily influenced for good or evil; tractable; as, a pliant heart. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pliant
1. easily bent [adj] : PLIANTLY [adv]
Medical Definition of Pliant
1. 1. Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking; flexible; pliable; lithe; limber; plastic; as, a pliant thread; pliant wax. Also used figuratively: Easily influenced for good or evil; tractable; as, a pliant heart. "The will was then ductile and pliant to right reason." (South) 2. Favorable to pliancy. "A pliant hour." Pli"antly, Pli"antness. Origin: F. Pliant, p. Pr. Of plier to bend. See Ply. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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