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Suppleness Definition & Meaning

suppleness
noun
  1. the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple
  2. the property of being pliant and flexible
  3. adaptability of mind or character; "he was valued for his reliability and pliability"; "he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization"

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What does suppleness mean?
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple the property of being pliant and flexible adaptability of mind or character; "he was valued for his reliability and pliability"; "he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization"
What part of speech is suppleness?
Suppleness is a noun.
How many definitions does suppleness have?
Suppleness has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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