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plastic

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noun

plas·​tic ˈpla-stik How to pronounce plastic (audio)
1
: a plastic substance
specifically : any of numerous organic synthetic or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments
2
: credit cards used for payment

called also plastic money

plasticky
ˈpla-sti-kē How to pronounce plastic (audio)
adjective

plastic

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adjective

1
: made or consisting of a plastic
2
: having a quality suggestive of mass-produced plastic goods
especially : artificial sense 3
plastic smiles
3
a
: capable of being molded or modeled
plastic clay
b
: capable of adapting to varying conditions : pliable
ecologically plastic animals
4
: capable of being deformed continuously and permanently in any direction without rupture
5
: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting neural plasticity
6
: of, relating to, or involving plastic surgery
7
: formative, creative
plastic forces in nature
8
: sculptural

-plastic

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adjective combining form

1
: developing : forming
thromboplastic
2
: of or relating to (something designated by a term ending in -plasm, -plast, -plasty, or -plasy)
homoplastic
neoplastic

Synonyms

Adjective

Choose the Right Synonym for plastic

plastic, pliable, pliant, ductile, malleable, adaptable mean susceptible of being modified in form or nature.

plastic applies to substances soft enough to be molded yet capable of hardening into the desired fixed form.

plastic materials allow the sculptor greater freedom

pliable suggests something easily bent, folded, twisted, or manipulated.

pliable rubber tubing

pliant may stress flexibility and sometimes connote springiness.

an athletic shoe with a pliant sole

ductile applies to what can be drawn out or extended with ease.

ductile metals such as copper

malleable applies to what may be pressed or beaten into shape.

the malleable properties of gold

adaptable implies the capability of being easily modified to suit other conditions, needs, or uses.

computer hardware that is adaptable

Example Sentences

Noun The toy was made of plastic. a company that manufactures plastics She used plastic to pay for her new computer. Adjective Silly Putty is famous for being very plastic. there's usually a plastic cordiality at these corporate events
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Unlike biodegradable plastic, which can take several months to break down, the compostable coffee balls will completely break down within four weeks. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 8 Sep. 2022 As far as durability goes, your cold brew coffee maker should be made with thick plastic, glass, or stainless steel. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 7 Sep. 2022 Hose reels are available in a wide variety of materials, such as plastic, metals, and stone composites, each of which has its own benefits. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 In April 2020, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the virus lived up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 72 hours on plastic or metal — which fostered fears about contracting COVID-19 from groceries. Camille Caldera, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 The luggage is made of ABS plastic, which is more affordable but not quite as durable as other hard materials. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Gone is the cheap-feeling, shiny plastic that makes many Chromebooks feel like children's toys. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 19 Aug. 2022 However, there are certain instances in which everyone agrees, such as do not put plastic, glass, metal and other items that aren’t food down the drain. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 The piece is made of plastic, which may be a drawback for some. Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2022
Adjective
The two men then used an ax and knife to dismember his corpse, wrapped the pieces in plastic bags, and drove to the Idaho-Oregon border to dump the body parts in the Brownlee Reservoir. Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, 7 Sep. 2022 The cigarette landed on plastic trash bags kept beneath the porch. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 One high-profile bill will affect the plastic bags in the produce and bulk bin sections of grocery stores. Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 One high-profile bill will affect the plastic bags in the produce and bulk bin sections of grocery stores. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2022 Grab a few of these sustainable and reusable bags and save on plastic sandwich bags all year long. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022 The Trash Dry Sack for $30 ($10 off) is particularly handy for keeping your campsite tidy and your footprint minimal without using plastic bags. Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 25 Aug. 2022 For the record, those plastic bags are used for trash, makeshift shower caps and lunch. Taiia Smart Young, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022 These are made of thicker material than regular plastic bags and are more resistant to moisture and oxygen. Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin plasticus of molding, from Greek plastikos, from plassein to mold, form

Adjective combining form

Greek -plastikos, from plassein

First Known Use

Noun

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 7

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The first known use of plastic was in 1624

Phrases Containing plastic

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