plastic
|plas-tic|
/ˈplæstɪk/
moldable material
Etymology
'plastic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'plastikos,' where 'plastos' meant 'molded.'
'plastikos' transformed into the Latin word 'plasticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'plastic' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'capable of being shaped or molded,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'synthetic material.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
The bottle is made of plastic.
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Adjective 1
made of plastic.
She bought a plastic chair for the garden.
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Adjective 2
capable of being shaped or formed; malleable.
The artist used a plastic material to create the sculpture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45