plasticity

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Noun plasticity has 1 sense

malleability, plasticity - the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped under pressure without breaking
--₁ is a kind of physical property
--₁ has particulars: ductility; flexibility, flexibleness

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Plasticity

Description:

Plasticity refers to the quality or state of being plastic, which is the ability of a material or substance to be molded, shaped, or formed into different forms or shapes, usually without breaking or losing its original properties. In the context of biology and neuroscience, plasticity also refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of learning, experience, or injury.

Sample Sentences:

The clay's plasticity allowed the sculptor to easily shape it into a detailed statue.
The brain's plasticity enables it to rewire and form new neural connections following a stroke.
Children's brains have a higher degree of plasticity, making it easier for them to acquire new languages.
The plasticity of this polymer makes it suitable for various applications in the manufacturing industry.

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