Plastic: meaning, definitions and examples

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plastic

 

[ หˆplรฆs.tษชk ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000 Materials
Context #1 | Noun

material

A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc. It can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form. Plastic is used for a wide variety of applications, including packaging, building materials, toys, and many household products.

Synonyms

polymer, resin, synthetic material.

Examples of usage

  • Many food items are packaged in plastic containers.
  • The chairs in the waiting room were made of plastic.
  • She refused to buy products with excessive plastic packaging.
  • The plastic industry is constantly developing new materials and technologies.
  • Plastic pollution is a major environmental concern.
Context #2 | Adjective

superficial

Superficial and artificial, lacking depth or real character. Used to describe things that are not genuine or authentic.

Synonyms

artificial, insincere, superficial.

Examples of usage

  • Her smile was plastic, hiding her true emotions.
  • The politician's apology seemed plastic and insincere.
  • Don't be fooled by his plastic charm; he's not a sincere person.

Translations

Translations of the word "plastic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plรกstico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคพเคธเฅเคŸเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Plastik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ plastik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐัั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plastik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใ‚นใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plastique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plรกstico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท plastik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ผ์Šคํ‹ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุงุณุชูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plast

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plast

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅก‘ๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plastika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐัั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plastik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plรกstico

Etymology

The word 'plastic' comes from the Greek word 'plastikos', meaning 'capable of being shaped or molded'. The modern sense of the word referring to synthetic materials dates back to the early 20th century. Plastics have revolutionized many industries but have also raised environmental concerns due to their durability and impact on ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,047, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.