Plasticity: meaning, definitions and examples
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plasticity
[ plæˈstɪsɪti ]
material
The quality of being easily shaped or molded; flexibility.
Synonyms
adaptability, flexibility, malleability
Examples of usage
- Metal has less plasticity than clay.
- Plasticity is an important characteristic of certain materials used in construction.
biology
The ability of an organism to change its form or develop new structures in response to the environment.
Synonyms
adaptability, flexibility, malleability
Examples of usage
- The brain's plasticity allows for learning and memory formation.
- Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.
Translations
Translations of the word "plasticity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 plasticidade
🇮🇳 प्लास्टिसिटी
🇩🇪 Plastizität
🇮🇩 plastisitas
🇺🇦 пластичність
🇵🇱 plastyczność
🇯🇵 可塑性 (kasosei)
🇫🇷 plasticité
🇪🇸 plasticidad
🇹🇷 plastisite
🇰🇷 가소성 (gasoseong)
🇸🇦 اللدونة
🇨🇿 plasticita
🇸🇰 plasticita
🇨🇳 可塑性 (kěsùxìng)
🇸🇮 plastičnost
🇮🇸 mótunarhæfni
🇰🇿 пластикалық
🇬🇪 პლასტიურობა (plastiuroba)
🇦🇿 plastiklik
🇲🇽 plasticidad
Etymology
The word 'plasticity' originates from the Greek word 'plastikos', meaning 'able to be molded'. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe the quality of being easily shaped or molded. Over time, the term has been adopted in various fields such as materials science, biology, and psychology to describe the ability to change or adapt to different circumstances.