Definition of malleable

malleableadjective

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/ˈmæliəbl//ˈmæliəbl/

The word "malleable" has its roots in Latin and has been in use since the 14th century. It comes from the Latin word "malleus," meaning "hammer," and the suffix "-able," which forms an adjective meaning "capable of being shaped or changed." In its earliest sense, "malleable" referred to metals that could be shaped or formed using a hammer, such as moldable clay or soft metals like copper or bronze. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to describe things that could be influenced, controlled, or molded in some way, beyond just physical shape. Today, "malleable" is often used to describe a person's character, emotions, or opinions as being able to be influenced or changed. For example, "He's a very malleable person who changes his mind easily." Despite its evolution, the word's core meaning remains rooted in the idea of something being capable of being shaped or changed.

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that can be hit or pressed into different shapes easily without breaking or cracking (= starting to split)

có thể bị va đập hoặc ép thành các hình dạng khác nhau một cách dễ dàng mà không bị vỡ hoặc nứt (= bắt đầu tách ra)

easily influenced or changed

dễ bị ảnh hưởng hoặc thay đổi