ductility

noun

Definition of ductilitynext
as in pliability

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Recent Examples of ductility Gibson points to the importance of ductility—a material’s capacity to be reshaped and, in the case of Quantum Formatics, made into wires flexible enough to be wound into superconducting magnets. — Alan Patterson, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026 The goal is to identify alloys that maintain the high melting temperature of tungsten while improving its ductility for practical use. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026 The first, adopted in the 1990s and still widely employed, had a good combination of strength and ductility. — John Johnson Jr., Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for ductility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ductility
  1. pliability
  2. suppleness
  3. pliancy
  4. adaptability
  5. elasticity
  6. workability
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  • This pliability has made the app particularly popular for casual, real-time occasions—such as finding the ideal hostess gift for a weekend visit or selecting a thoughtful token for a friend—without resorting to generic fallback options.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The goal here is centered around releasing tension, stiffness, and other quirks that attack your muscles over time to allow your body to move with ease and recover that much quicker—and feeling great, of course, while also honing in on pliability.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pliability
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  • The result is a suppleness-restoring, hyperpigmentation-fading, fine line-plumping serum with hundreds of five-star ratings.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • Grenache and Cinsault offer suppleness and aromatic lift when handled with restraint, while Mourvèdre provides structure without excessive sweetness when grown at altitude.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of suppleness
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  • In surrendering to remoteness and distance—what can’t be seen or decided, whether because of memory’s pliancy or people’s opacity—the show birthed something new, or seemed to.
    — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The leave-in Hair Dew brings pliancy to hair, and a good pick for thirsty strands is the What the Hemp deep moisture mask, which deeply moisturizes but feels light as air.
    — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2023
Definition of pliancy
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  • The 2025 Subscription Economy Index analyzed more than 600 companies and found continued growth in recurring models, while also emphasizing reduced churn and adaptability as important components of durable performance.
    — Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Since 2022, postings demanding AI fluency have risen elevenfold, those seeking adaptability fivefold, and those requiring resilience, curiosity and willingness to learn threefold.
    — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of adaptability
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  • Its amino-acid complex helps smooth and strengthen strands from the inside out, while amaranth extract reinforces fragile hair and baobab extract helps improve elasticity and bounce.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Therapists begin facials with face-scanning wands and other probes, to measure your lipid shield, pigmentation, hydration and elasticity, and then cater their approach to the precise needs of your skin in that moment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of elasticity
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  • Cement made faster The research also showed that the low-carbon cement had mechanical properties including durability and workability.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of workability

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“Ductility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ductility. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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