as in malleability
the quality or state of being easily molded
we chose that type of clay for its greater plasticity
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Recent Examples of plasticity
Parallel processing of past and future memories through reactivation and synaptic plasticity mechanisms during sleep
Cleveland Clinic.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
The science behind language learning's impact on the brain lies in its ability to stimulate synaptic plasticity, the process by which neural connections are strengthened and refined.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In the case of neuromorphic computing, denser memory technology and new materials with non-volatile plasticity dynamics will be needed.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Mar. 2019
By understanding how synaptic plasticity normally operates, scientists may be able to better understand what goes wrong in depression and then develop therapies to more effectively treat it.
—Takaki Komiyama, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
The science behind language learning's impact on the brain lies in its ability to stimulate synaptic plasticity, the process by which neural connections are strengthened and refined.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In the case of neuromorphic computing, denser memory technology and new materials with non-volatile plasticity dynamics will be needed.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Mar. 2019
By understanding how synaptic plasticity normally operates, scientists may be able to better understand what goes wrong in depression and then develop therapies to more effectively treat it.
—Takaki Komiyama, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plasticity
malleability
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Either because of its simplicity or its malleability, Americans consume them by the billions.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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Practically speaking, the Raw 24MP files show an incredible amount of malleability.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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“Plasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasticity. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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