Definitions
- Describing something that can be molded or formed into a particular shape. - Referring to the ability of a material to be shaped or formed by cutting, bending, or molding. - Talking about the potential for something to be altered or transformed into a desired shape or form.
- Describing a material that can be easily shaped or formed by hammering, pressing, or rolling. - Referring to the ability of a substance to be molded or transformed without breaking or cracking. - Talking about the flexibility or adaptability of a person's character or beliefs.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the ability of a material to be shaped or formed.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the flexibility or adaptability of a person's character or beliefs.
- 3Both words suggest that something can be transformed or altered into a desired shape or form.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Shapeable is less common than malleable and is typically used in specific contexts such as describing materials that can be molded or formed.
- 2Method: Malleable suggests that something can be shaped through hammering, pressing, or rolling, while shapeable implies that something can be molded or formed through cutting, bending, or shaping.
- 3Flexibility: Malleable emphasizes the ability to be transformed without breaking or cracking, while shapeable suggests that something can be altered or transformed into a desired shape or form.
- 4Connotation: Malleable has a positive connotation, suggesting that something is flexible and adaptable, while shapeable can have a neutral or negative connotation, implying that something needs to be shaped or formed to be useful.
Remember this!
Shapeable and malleable are synonyms that describe the ability of a material to be shaped or formed into a particular shape or form. However, malleable suggests that something can be shaped through hammering, pressing, or rolling, while shapeable implies that something can be molded or formed through cutting, bending, or shaping. Additionally, malleable has a more positive connotation, emphasizing flexibility and adaptability, while shapeable can have a neutral or negative connotation, implying that something needs to be shaped or formed to be useful.
