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Meaning of plastic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

plastic

Pronunciation:/ˈplæstɪk//ˈplæstɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

  2. (metonym) Credit or debit cards used in place of cash to buy goods and services.

  3. Fakeness, or a person who is fake or arrogant, or believes that they are better than the rest of the population.

  4. An instance of plastic surgery.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant.

    Synonyms:flexiblemalleablepliant
    Antonyms:elastic
  2. Producing tissue.

  3. Creative, formative.

  4. Capable of adapting to varying conditions; characterized by environmental adaptability.