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- [duhk-tl, -til]
- /ˈdʌk tl, -tɪl/
- /dʌkˈtɪl·ɪ·t̬i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhk-tl, -til]
- /ˈdʌk tl, -tɪl/
Definitions of ductility word
- adjective ductility capable of being hammered out thin, as certain metals; malleable. 1
- adjective ductility capable of being drawn out into wire or threads, as gold. 1
- adjective ductility able to undergo change of form without breaking. 1
- adjective ductility capable of being molded or shaped; plastic. 1
- noun ductility (physics) Ability of a material to be drawn out longitudinally to a reduced section without fracture under the action of a tensile force. 1
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Origin of ductility
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin ductilis, equivalent to duct(us) (past participle of dūcere to draw along) + -ilis -ile
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Parts of speech for Ductility
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ductility popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ductility usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ductility
noun ductility
- resiliency — the power or ability to return to the original form, position, etc., after being bent, compressed, or stretched; elasticity.
- pliability — easily bent; flexible; supple: pliable leather.
- springiness — characterized by spring or elasticity; flexible; resilient: He walks with a springy step.
- plasticity — the quality or state of being plastic.
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
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