suppleness

Definitions of suppleness
  1. noun
    the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple
    synonyms: lissomeness, litheness
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    gracefulness
    beautiful carriage
  2. noun
    the property of being pliant and flexible
    synonyms: pliancy, pliantness
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    bendability, pliability
    the property of being easily bent without breaking
  3. noun
    adaptability of mind or character
    “he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization”
    synonyms: malleability, pliability, pliancy, pliantness
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    adaptability
    the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
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