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Ductile

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Meanings of Ductile

Adjective

  • Can be stretched into thin wire without breaking.
  • Can be shaped easily into a new form.
  • Easily led or influenced; likes to follow others.

Explanation of the word: Ductile

Ductile means something can be stretched or bent without breaking. Like when you pull on a piece of playdough and it gets longer.

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Translations for the word: Ductile

hindi
डक्टाइल

dactile

मुलायम

mulaayam

लचीला

lachila

   

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What does 'ductile' mean?
Ductile means a material that can be stretched or bent without breaking, like how you can stretch a piece of clay.
How do you pronounce 'ductile'?
You pronounce 'ductile' like this: 'DUK-tile'.
What is the origin of the word 'ductile'?
The word 'ductile' comes from the Latin word 'ductilis', which means 'able to be led or drawn out'.
What is the meaning of 'ductile' in Kannada?
The word 'ductile' in Kannada is 'ದ್ರವ್ಯ' (Dravya).