What is "plastic" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "plastic": generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈplæstɪk/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈplɑːstɪk/, /ˈplastɪk/

Meaning of "plastic": capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈplæstɪk/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈplɑːstɪk/, /ˈplastɪk/

Meaning of "plastic": a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈplæstɪk/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈplɑːstɪk/, /ˈplastɪk/

Meaning of "plastic": capable of being influenced or formed

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈplæstɪk/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈplɑːstɪk/, /ˈplastɪk/

Meaning of "plastic": forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈplæstɪk/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈplɑːstɪk/, /ˈplastɪk/