fictile

fic·tile

F0103900 (fĭk′təl, -tīl′)adj.1. a. Capable of being molded; plastic.b. Formed of a moldable substance, such as clay or earth.2. Of or relating to earthenware or pottery.

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[Latin fictilis, made of clay, from fictus, past participle of fingere, to mold; see dheigh- in Indo-European roots.]

fictile

(ˈfɪktaɪl) adj1. (Ceramics) moulded or capable of being moulded from clay; plastic2. (Ceramics) made of clay by a potter3. (Ceramics) relating to the craft of pottery[C17: from Latin fictilis that can be moulded, hence, made of clay, from fingere to shape]

fic•tile

(ˈfɪk tl; Brit. ˈfɪk taɪl)

adj. 1. capable of being molded. 2. made of earth, clay, etc., by a potter. 3. of or pertaining to pottery. [1620–30; < Latin fictilis of earthenware =fi(n)g(ere) to shape + -tilis -tile]

fictile

- An adjective meaning "pertaining to pottery" or "suitable for making pottery."See also related terms for pottery.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	fictile - of or relating to the craft of pottery; "the fictile art"; "fictile ware"
	2.	fictile - susceptible to being led or directed; "fictile masses of people ripe for propaganda"pliablesusceptible - (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of; "susceptible to colds"; "susceptible of proof"
	3.	fictile - capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material); "plastic substances such as wax or clay"moldable, plasticelastic - capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk"