Definitions
- Describing a material that can be shaped or molded into a desired form. - Referring to the ability of a substance to take on a specific shape or structure. - Talking about the process of shaping or forming a material into a particular shape or design.
- Describing a material that can be easily shaped or bent without breaking. - Referring to the ability of a substance to be hammered or pressed into a thin sheet. - Talking about the flexibility of a material to be molded or shaped into different forms.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the ability of a material to be shaped or molded.
- 2Both words refer to the flexibility of a substance to take on a specific form or structure.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the process of shaping or forming a material.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Formable is typically used to describe the ease with which a material can be shaped or formed, while malleable emphasizes the ability of a substance to be bent or hammered into a new shape.
- 2Materials: Formable is often used to describe materials that can be molded or shaped by hand, while malleable is commonly used to describe metals that can be hammered or pressed into thin sheets.
- 3Breaking point: Formable materials may have a breaking point when too much pressure is applied, while malleable materials are less likely to break under pressure.
- 4Connotation: Formable has a neutral connotation, while malleable can sometimes imply weakness or lack of rigidity.
Remember this!
Formable and malleable are synonyms that describe the ability of a material to be shaped or molded. However, formable emphasizes the ease with which a material can be shaped or formed, while malleable emphasizes the ability of a substance to be bent or hammered into a new shape. Additionally, formable is often used to describe materials that can be molded or shaped by hand, while malleable is commonly used to describe metals that can be hammered or pressed into thin sheets.
