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pliant adjective ( SUBSTANCE )
/ˈplaɪ.ənt/ adj Definition
able to bend easily without breaking
These toys are made of pliant rubber, so they won't break.
pliancy noun
/ˈplaɪ.ənt .si/ n [U] (Definition of pliant adjective (SUBSTANCE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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