ductile

Meanings

• adjective

  Capable of being drawn out into a thin wire without breaking; malleable.

• adjective

  Having the property of being easily shaped or drawn out; pliable.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʌk.taɪl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

brittle

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Synonyms

tractable , flexible , plastic , pliant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ductile
rutile , utile

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Variants

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ductile

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Etymology

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From Latin ductilitas, from ductus, past participle of duco ‘lead’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ductile' comes from the Latin word 'ductus', meaning 'led' or 'drawn'.

2. Ductile materials are commonly used in the construction industry for piping and wiring.

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Related Concepts

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1. malleability: The ability to be shaped or formed without cracking or breaking.

2. ductility index: A measure of a material's ability to be drawn out into a thin wire before breaking.

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Culture

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In literature, ductile is often used to describe characters who are easily influenced or persuaded. In art, ductile metals like gold and silver are commonly used for sculpture.

How to Memorize "ductile"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of metal being shaped and molded without breaking.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the ability to be easily shaped or formed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that ductile is like a putty that can be easily molded.

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