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malleable definition

mal·le·able (malē ə bəl)

adjective

  1. that can be hammered, pounded, or pressed into various shapes without breaking: said of metals
  2. capable of being changed, molded, trained, etc.; adaptable

Etymology: ME malliable < ML malleabilis < L malleare, to beat with a hammer < malleus, a hammer < IE base *mel-, to grind, beat > mill

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