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- pronunciation:
- plae
stihk
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
any of numerous synthetic substances, usu. organic polymers, that can be easily shaped when soft and then hardened, and that are widely used as industrial and domestic materials and finished products.
- similar words:
- polyester, polyethylene, polystyrene, Styrofoam, synthetic
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
made of plastic.
a plastic cupplastic pipe fittings |
| definition 2: |
able to be easily shaped or molded; pliable.
- synonyms:
- ductile, moldable, pliable, pliant
- antonyms:
- rigid, stiff
- similar words:
- bendable, flexible, malleable, supple
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| definition 3: |
concerned with or capable of forming, shaping, or modeling.
Sculpture is a plastic art form.- similar words:
- malleable
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| definition 4: |
artificial or insincere in character.
a plastic smile- synonyms:
- artificial, fake, phony, synthetic
- antonyms:
- genuine
- similar words:
- bogus, insincere, unnatural
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| related words: |
adaptable, elastic, limber, lissome, lithe, soft, tractable |
Plastic comes from plastikos, an ancient Greek word that means "able to be molded." This was its meaning for about three hundred years, until the development of materials called "plastics" in the early 1900s.
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