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Pliable vs Fictile - What's the difference?

pliable | fictile | Synonyms |

Pliable is a synonym of fictile.


As adjectives the difference between pliable and fictile

is that pliable is soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded while fictile is capable of being into the shape of an artifact or art work.

pliable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded
    • You will find the clay perfectly pliable as long as it stays fairly moist.

    Synonyms

    * lithy

    Derived terms

    * pliableness * pliably

    Related terms

    * pliability * pliancy * pliant * ply

    External links

    * * * English words suffixed with -able ----

    fictile

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Capable of being into the shape of an artifact or art work
  • (of an art work or artifact) of clay or earth
  • (pottery) Of or relating to earthenware
  • (figuratively) Capable of being led or directed

    • Synonyms

    * pliable; see also ----