pliant
|pli/ant|
C1
/ˈplaɪənt/
flexible and yielding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pliant' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'plier,' where 'plier' meant 'to bend.'
Historical Evolution
'plier' transformed into the Middle English word 'pliant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pliant.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bend or fold,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'flexible' and 'easily influenced.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
easily bent or flexible.
The material is pliant and can be shaped into various forms.
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Adjective 2
easily influenced or yielding to others.
He was pliant to the demands of his superiors.
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