a. [ L. ductilis, fr. ducere to lead: cf. F. ductile. See Duct. ]
Forms their ductile minds
To human virtues. Philips. [ 1913 Webster ]
Gold . . . is the softest and most ductile of all metals. Dryden.
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a. [ Pref. in- not + ductile: cf. F. inductile. ] Not ductile; incapable of being drawn into threads, as a metal; inelastic; tough. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. productilis, fr. producere to stretch out. ] Capable of being extended or prolonged; extensible; ductile. [ 1913 Webster ]