pliancy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈplaɪənsi/ (US)
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Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The quality of being pliant.
[Skins] must be submitted to several washings, treadings, and stretchings, before they acquire the necessary pliancy.
1859, Victor Regnault, Elements of Chemistry:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pliancies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |