Deformable

Pronunciation: /ˌdiˈfɔɹməbəl/

Deformable (adjective)

  1. Able to change shape when you press or pull it, and often return to its original shape after the force stops.
  2. Capable of being shaped or reshaped by an applied force, with the shape changing during the process.
  3. In mathematics or computing, able to change smoothly under a transformation while keeping key properties.

Examples

  • The wire is deformable, so it bends without breaking.
  • This plastic is deformable and can bend without breaking.