plasticity

noun

pla-ˈsti-sə-tē How to pronounce plasticity (audio)
Definition of plasticitynext
as in malleability
the quality or state of being easily molded we chose that type of clay for its greater plasticity

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Recent Examples of plasticity This property, called synaptic plasticity, meant the researchers could train their acoustic synapse to perform a range of tasks. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026 Research published in Scientific Reports found that regular aerobic exercise lowers cortisol levels, enhances neural plasticity, and improves cognitive performance. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 His research background is in molecular neuroscience, studying the brain’s plasticity. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026 The fundamental processes governing brain health — genetics, neural and synaptic plasticity, and neuroinflammation — do not respect the arbitrary boundaries drawn between neurology and psychiatry. — Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plasticity
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  1. malleability
  2. flexibility
Noun
  • Throughout her fiction, Williams has been most interested in the malleability of language, reveling in its instability.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • Mass malleability is a dream come true for the worst kind of humans.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 21 July 2026
Definition of malleability
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  • For full professional flexibility, contact Webflow for a custom Enterprise-tier price.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Employees gained flexibility after the pandemic, but lost the daily, unplanned contact with colleagues that used to come built in.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexibility

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“Plasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasticity. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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