Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun pliability

2 senses of pliability

Sense 1
bendability, pliability -- (the property of being easily bent without breaking)
       => flexibility, flexibleness -- (the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped)

Sense 2
pliability, pliancy, pliantness, suppleness -- (adaptability of mind or character; "he was valued for his reliability and pliability"; "he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization")
       => adaptability -- (the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances)