plasticity

CEFRB2

/ˌplæs.ˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The ability to change shape or adapt easily.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The property of a solid body whereby it undergoes a permanent change in shape or size when subjected to a stress exceeding a particular value (the yield value).

Examples

  • Pilewort exhibits great phenotypic plasticity, its size and growth habit varying wildly on different sites.

  • The brain shows high plasticity after a stroke injury.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˌpʰlæs.ˈtɪs.ɪ.ɾi]
  • [ˌpʰlæs.ˈtɪs.ɪ.ti]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The quality or state of being plastic.

More examples

In context

  • In place of a stinger, a male bee or wasp has hardened genitalia […] used for grasping the female during mating and transferring sperm. Male genitalia are a showcase of structural plasticity.

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Origin

noun

From plastic + -ity.