Bendability

/ˌbɛndəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or capacity of being able to be bent without breaking; flexibility.

Etymology

From 'bendable' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ity' (from Latin, meaning 'state or quality of'). Modern technical term used in materials science and engineering.

Kelly Says

Engineers measure bendability with mathematical precision—a material's 'bend radius' determines whether your phone screen survives a drop or shatters, so this quality literally saves products!

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