plastic

1 of 3

noun

plas·tic ˈpla-stik How to pronounce plastic (audio)

: 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

: credit cards used for payment

called also plastic money

plasticky

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

adjective

plastic

2 of 3

adjective

: made or consisting of a plastic

: having a quality suggestive of mass-produced plastic goods

especially : artificial sense 3

plastic smiles

: capable of being molded or modeled

plastic clay

: capable of adapting to varying conditions : pliable

ecologically plastic animals

: capable of being deformed continuously and permanently in any direction without rupture

: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting neural plasticity

: of, relating to, or involving plastic surgery

: formative, creative

plastic forces in nature

: sculptural

-plastic

3 of 3

adjective combining form

: developing : forming

thromboplastic

: of or relating to (something designated by a term ending in -plasm, -plast, -plasty, or -plasy)

homoplastic

neoplastic

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

Medical Definition

plastic 1 of 2

adjective

plas·tic ˈplas-tik How to pronounce plastic (audio)

: made or consisting of a plastic

: capable of being deformed continuously and permanently in any direction without breaking or tearing

: capable of growth, repair, or differentiation

a plastic tissue

: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting neural plasticity

: of, relating to, or involving plastic surgery

plastic repair

plastic

2 of 2

noun

: a plastic substance

: an object made of plastic

plastic

adjective

as in waxy

capable of being easily molded or modeled Silly Putty is famous for being very plastic

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

waxy
moldable
malleable
adaptable
shapable
shapeable
flexible
bending
bendable
ductile
bendy
yielding
elastic
pliable
giving
waxen
pliant
resilient
supple
flexile
willowy
workable
limber
kneadable
tractable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rigid
stiff
inflexible
intractable

as in mock

lacking in natural or spontaneous quality there's usually a plastic cordiality at these corporate events

Synonyms & Similar Words

mock
fake
strained
mechanical
unnatural
artificial
false
pseudo
affected
simulated
exaggerated
forced
pretended
assumed
hollow
theatrical
cute
contrived
phony
empty
bogus
sham
wooden
factitious
spurious
feigned
phoney
manufactured
automatic
put-on
pat
theatric
stiff
fabricated
unreal
canned
calculated
conventional
formal
rigid
deliberate
hokey
unauthentic
unrealistic
hypocritical
concocted
conscious
labored
facile
insincere
melodramatic
mealy
stylized
overdone
cultivated
unctuous
mincing
impersonal
cutesy
simpering
studied
two-faced
histrionic
left-handed
inflexible
mealymouthed
artful
premeditated
genteel
overrefined
overacted
double-dealing
goody-goody

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

natural
real
genuine
realistic
spontaneous
authentic
bona fide
artless
unaffected
right
true
unfeigned
smooth
easy
sincere
honest
unforced
unconscious
uncontrived
impromptu
instinctive
effortless
unpretending
extemporaneous
ingenuous
impulsive
unstudied
unrehearsed
unprompted

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of plastic are adaptable, ductile, malleable, pliable, and pliant. While all these words 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

While in some cases nearly identical to plastic, adaptable implies the capability of being easily modified to suit other conditions, needs, or uses.

computer hardware that is adaptable

The words ductile and plastic can be used in similar contexts, but ductile applies to what can be drawn out or extended with ease.

ductile metals such as copper

Although the words malleable and plastic have much in common, malleable applies to what may be pressed or beaten into shape.

the malleable properties of gold

The meanings of pliable and plastic largely overlap; however, pliable suggests something easily bent, folded, twisted, or manipulated.

pliable rubber tubing

The words pliant and plastic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, pliant may stress flexibility and sometimes connote springiness.

an athletic shoe with a pliant sole

单词	plastic
释义	plastic 1 of 3 noun plas·tic ˈpla-stik 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 adjective plastic 2 of 3 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 3 of 3 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 malleable moldable shapable shapeable waxy See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing plastic expanded plastic plastic art plastic explosive foamed plastic plastic wrap plastic surgery plastic foam plastic money plastic surgeon expanded plastic plastic art plastic explosive foamed plastic plastic wrap plastic surgery plastic foam plastic money plastic surgeon See More Kids Definition plastic 1 of 2 adjective plas·tic ˈpla-stik 1 : made of plastic plastic bags a plastic bucket 2 : capable of being molded or modeled plastic clay plastic 2 of 2 noun : any of various manufactured materials that can be molded into objects or formed into films or fibers Medical Definition plastic 1 of 2 adjective plas·tic ˈplas-tik 1 : made or consisting of a plastic 2 : capable of being deformed continuously and permanently in any direction without breaking or tearing 3 a : capable of growth, repair, or differentiation a plastic tissue b : relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting neural plasticity 4 : of, relating to, or involving plastic surgery plastic repair plastic 2 of 2 noun 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 : an object made of plastic plastic adjective 1 as in waxy capable of being easily molded or modeled Silly Putty is famous for being very plastic Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance waxy moldable malleable adaptable shapable shapeable flexible bending bendable ductile bendy yielding elastic pliable giving waxen pliant resilient supple flexile willowy workable limber kneadable tractable Antonyms & Near Antonyms rigid stiff inflexible intractable 2 as in mock lacking in natural or spontaneous quality there's usually a plastic cordiality at these corporate events Synonyms & Similar Words mock fake strained mechanical unnatural artificial false pseudo affected simulated exaggerated forced pretended assumed hollow theatrical cute contrived phony empty bogus sham wooden factitious spurious feigned phoney manufactured automatic put-on pat theatric stiff fabricated unreal canned calculated conventional formal rigid deliberate hokey unauthentic unrealistic hypocritical concocted conscious labored facile insincere melodramatic mealy stylized overdone cultivated unctuous mincing impersonal cutesy simpering studied two-faced histrionic left-handed inflexible mealymouthed artful premeditated genteel overrefined overacted double-dealing goody-goody Antonyms & Near Antonyms natural real genuine realistic spontaneous authentic bona fide artless unaffected right true unfeigned smooth easy sincere honest unforced unconscious uncontrived impromptu instinctive effortless unpretending extemporaneous ingenuous impulsive unstudied unrehearsed unprompted See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of plastic are adaptable, ductile, malleable, pliable, and pliant. While all these words 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 While in some cases nearly identical to plastic, adaptable implies the capability of being easily modified to suit other conditions, needs, or uses. computer hardware that is adaptable The words ductile and plastic can be used in similar contexts, but ductile applies to what can be drawn out or extended with ease. ductile metals such as copper Although the words malleable and plastic have much in common, malleable applies to what may be pressed or beaten into shape. the malleable properties of gold The meanings of pliable and plastic largely overlap; however, pliable suggests something easily bent, folded, twisted, or manipulated. pliable rubber tubing The words pliant and plastic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, pliant may stress flexibility and sometimes connote springiness. an athletic shoe with a pliant sole
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