Meaning of 'plastic'

adjective

forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

Synonyms: formative

adjective

capable of being molded or modeled, especially of earth or clay or other soft material

Example: "Plastic substances such as wax or clay are perfect for sculpting."

Synonyms: fictile moldable

adjective

capable of being influenced or formed

Example: "the plastic minds of children"

Synonyms: pliant

noun

a card, or debit, card

Example: "Do you take plastic?"

Synonyms: credit card charge card charge plate

noun

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