plastic

English

/ˈplæstɪk/, /ˈplæstɪk/

noun
Definitions
  • A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
  • (colloquial) credit Credit or debit cards used in place of cash to buy goods and services.
  • (slang) Fakeness, or a person who is fake or arrogant, or believes that they are better than the rest of the population.
  • (slang) An instance of plastic surgery.
  • (obsolete) A sculptor, moulder.
  • (archaic) Any solid but malleable substance.

Etymology

Derived from Latin plasticus (of molding) derived from Ancient Greek πλαστικός (shapable, suitable for molding, mouldable).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πλαστικός

Gloss

shapable, suitable for molding, mouldable

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