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The quality or state of being pliant in sense; as, the pliancy of a rod.

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  1. n. The quality or state of being pliant in sense; as, the pliancy of a rod.
  2. n. the property of being pliant and flexible
  3. n. adaptability of mind or character
  4. The quality or state of being pliant in sense; as, the pliancy of a rod. "Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind." Wordsworth.
  5. The quality or state of being pliant in sense; as, the pliancyof a rod. "Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind." Wordsworth.
  6. n. the property of being pliant and flexible