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   yielding

   /ˈjiːldɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a substance or object) giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid: "she dropped on to the yielding cushions"
   • ▪ (of a person) complying with the requests or desires of others: "a gentle, yielding person"
   • 2. giving a product or generating a financial return of a specified amount: "higher-yielding wheat"

   Derivatives

   • 1. yieldingly adverb
   • 2. yieldingness noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   Yielding means soft or flexible, or willing to change or adapt. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with synonyms and translations.

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   Learn the meaning of yielding as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Yielding can mean productive, flexible, or disposed to submit or comply.

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   Yielding definition: inclined to give in; submissive; compliant. See examples of YIELDING used in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning of yield as a verb and a noun in different contexts, such as finance, production, and traffic. See how to use yield in sentences and phrases with synonyms and related words.

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   adjective. lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure. “a deep yielding layer of foam rubber”. synonyms: soft. yielding readily to pressure or weight. adjective. inclined to yield to argument or influence or control. “a timid yielding person”.

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   Learn the meaning of yielding as an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Yielding can mean soft, pliable, submissive, or productive, depending on the context.