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
The brain and body are in constant conversation, and plasticity means your wiring is never fixed.
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Big Think,
30 Apr. 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.
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Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
In most studies of Hebbian plasticity, neurons can strengthen or weaken their connection if they are activated within milliseconds of each other.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
Practicing and learning new skills enhances and strengthens the connections between brain neurons, a process called synaptic plasticity, according to a 2017 report from The American Society for Cell Biology.
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Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plasticity
Big Think,
30 Apr. 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
In most studies of Hebbian plasticity, neurons can strengthen or weaken their connection if they are activated within milliseconds of each other.
—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
Practicing and learning new skills enhances and strengthens the connections between brain neurons, a process called synaptic plasticity, according to a 2017 report from The American Society for Cell Biology.
—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plasticity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plasticity
Noun
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Feel its malleability between your teeth, how its squashy fragility—marshy like the plant from which it was originally harvested—gives a bit before bouncing back.
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There’s loads of malleability with the themes and scores already.
Noun
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This game was top-class entertainment, showcased both teams’ tactical flexibility, and could have ended with a very different scoreline.
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Dickinson said the project allows residents to enjoy the flexibility of renting while avoiding many of the maintenance responsibilities associated with homeownership.
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“Plasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasticity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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