Suppleness is a term used to describe the ability of something to be flexible and move easily. ELASTICITY, FLEXIBILITY, LITHENESS, PLASTICITY, and GRACE are all related terms that can be used to describe suppleness. ELASTICITY refers to the ability of an object to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed. FLEXIBILITY is the ability to bend or twist without breaking. LITHENESS is the quality of being light and graceful in movement. PLASTICITY is the ability to be molded or shaped. Finally, GRACE is the quality of being pleasingly light and delicate. All of these terms together can be used to describe the concept of suppleness.